Gulfstream Aerospace is the market leader in business aviation, producing some of the finest and most modern private jets. The Gulfstream jets are known for their unique design and luxurious cabins onboard in various sizes and jet configurations. This article explores some designs that the company no longer produces.
✕ Remove Ads 1 Gulfstream G150 Produced: 2002-2017 Crew: 2 Capacity: 6-9 passengers Length: 16.94 m (55 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 16.64 m (54 ft 7 in) (over winglets) Height: 5.54 m (18 ft 2 in) Empty weight: 6,214 kg (13,700 lb) Max takeoff weight: 11,181 kg (24,650 lb) Fuel capacity: 4,910 L (1,300 US gal; 1,080 imp gal) usable. Powerplant: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-40-R-200G turbofans, 20 kN (4,500 lbf) thrust each. Maximum speed: Mach 0.875 Cruise speed: 896 km/h (557 mph, 484 kn) Range: 5,462 km (3,394 mi, 2,949 NM) (max fuel, four passengers) Service ceiling: 14,000 m (45,000 ft) Rate of climb: 19.33 m/s (3,805 ft/min) Fuel consumption: 1750 lb. per hour
The Gulfstream G150 was a derivative of the G100, launched in 2002 and produced until 2016, with the last delivery in mid-2017. The original G100 was produced for Gulfstream Aerospace by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in the mid-1980s. Gulfstream began producing the G100 when it took over the G100 program in the 1990s and introduced the G150 variant.
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The G150 was an upscaled version of the G100, with a longer and wider cabin, an improved nose structure, and more powerful engines. Two Honeywell TFE731-40-R-200G turbofan engines powered the G150, each generating nearly 20 kN (4,500 lbf) of takeoff thrust. The manufacturer delivered a total of 265 G100/G150s, of which 145 were Astra/G100 and 120 were G150s. With the final G150 out of production in 2016, the manufacturer ceased production of the type.
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The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 460 knots.
1 ✕ Remove Ads 2 Gulfstream G200 Production: 1997-2011 Crew: 2 Capacity: Typical Seating of 8-10, 18 Max / 4,050 lb (1,840 kg) Length: 62 ft 3 in (18.97 m) Wingspan: 58 ft 1 in (17.70 m) Height: 21 ft 5 in (6.53 m) Empty weight: 19,200 lb (8,709 kg) Max takeoff weight: 35,450 lb (16,080 kg) Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A turbofans, 6,040 lbf (26.9 kN) thrust each Maximum speed: 487 kn (560 mph, 900 km/h) at altitude Cruise speed: 459 kn (528 mph, 850 km/h) normal cruise at altitude Range: 3,400 NM (3,910 mi, 6,300 km) at Mach 0.75 with four passengers Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,700 m)
The Gulfstream G200, initially known as the IAI Galaxy, was produced for Gulfstream Aerospace by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in the late 1990s. The twin-engine jet's design began in the mid-1980s with the Soviet aircraft design bureau Yakovlev OKB. While the Russian company was responsible for the design and manufacturing of the forward fuselage and empennage, it did not meet production schedules, resulting in the suspension of the partnership in 1995.
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The Galaxy was renamed G200 in June 2001 when Gulfstream acquired Galaxy Aerospace. The production of the G200 was suspended in 2011 before the design was developed into the G280. Over 250 examples of the G200 were produced.
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The Galaxy business jet was rebranded to Gulfstream G200 in June 2001 after Gulfstream Aerospace acquired its manufacturer, Galaxy Aerospace.
3 Gulfstream G450 Production: 2006-2018 Crew: 2 Passengers: 14 Max T/O Weight: 74600 Lb Max Landing Weight: 66000 Lb Operating Weight: 43200 Lb Empty Weight: 42644 Lb Fuel Capacity: 29281 lbs Lb Payload Useful: 32000 Lb Payload W/Full Fuel: 2500 Lb Max Payload: 5800 Lb Max Range: 4350 NM Service Ceiling: 45000 ft Max Speed: 586 kts Normal Cruise: 476 kts
The Gulfstream G450 is the latest variant of the G-IV, launched in the early 2000s and received its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in 2004. The G450 can comfortably accommodate up to 14 passengers with a longer fuselage than the original G-IV.
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Gulfstream replaced the Rolls-Royce Tay 611 engines with 611-8Cs with FADEC, enabling greater dispatch reliability and performance. The manufacturer delivered the final G450 in January 2018, concluding the 12-year journey with 365 deliveries. The G500 replaced the G450.
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The price of a new G450 was as high as $32 million.
4 Gulfstream G550 Production: 2003-2021 Crew: 2 Passengers: 19 Max T/O Weight: 91000 Lb Max Landing Weight: 75300 Lb Operating Weight: 47900 Lb Empty Weight: 48000 Lb Fuel Capacity: 41300 lbs Lb Payload Useful: 43100 Lb Payload W/Full Fuel: 1800 Lb Max Payload: 6200 Lb Max Range: 6750 NM Service Ceiling: 51000 ft Max Speed: 488 kts Normal Cruise: 4476 kts ✕ Remove Ads
The Gulfstream G550 is a large twin-jet business jet and a variant of the G-V. Designed by Gulfstream in the early 2000s, the derivative features a new flight deck display system, aerodynamic improvements, and more powerful engines.
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Gulfstream Aerospace commented at the time of ceasing of operations of the type in July 2021,
"The G550 set the standard for subsequent aircraft and the industry," said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. "With more than 600 in service, the G550 has earned its place as a leader in business aviation. Its technological innovations and safety enhancements earned the G550 development team the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy in 2003. While manufacturing of the G550 will end, our industry-leading support of the aircraft will continue. With more than 30 company-owned and factory-authorized service centers on five continents as well as the ability to produce and procure parts, we are well-prepared to continue offering G550 owners the highest level of support."
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Over 600 examples of the G550 jet were produced between 2003 and 2021.
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The Gulfstream G550 costs anywhere between $12 and $15.50 per mile flown.
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