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Gulfstream V

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Gulfstream V
C-37A
NASA Gulfstream V
Type Business jet
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace
Maiden flight 1995
Introduced 1998
Status Active service
Primary users United States Air Force
United States Coast Guard
United States Navy
Israeli Air Force
Number built 191
Developed from Gulfstream IV
Variants Gulfstream G500 series

The Gulfstream V is an American business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. It is also used by the US military under the designation C-37A.[1] The G500 and G550 are improved versions which are currently in production. The Gulfstream G550 was formerly known as the Gulfstream V SP (G-V SP).[2]

Development

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Amgen's corporate Gulfstream V departs Fox Field, Lancaster, California

The Gulfstream V (also called the G-V) first flew in 1995, was certified in 1997, and was one of the first "ultra-long range" (~6000 nautical miles) business aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 16 people in standard seating configurations, and able to fly up to 6,500 nautical miles (7480 miles, 12,038 km), the GV became the longest range business jet ever made (at the time of its introduction). Total production of the Gulfstream V was 191 aircraft.[3]

Designated C-37A in U.S. Air Force service, the Gulfstream V fulfills missions for government and Defense Department officials. The US Navy also operates 1 C-37A.

The aircraft has a flight management system with a worldwide satellite-based Global Positioning System. The C-37A is capable of cruise at 51,000 feet. Features include enhanced weather radar, autopilot and head-up display for the pilot. Safety features include Enhanced Vision Systems that allows increased visibility in austere environments. The aircraft is also equipped with commercial and military communications equipment to provide secure voice and data capability. The U.S. Air Force equips the C-37A with a basic crew of two pilots, 1 flight engineer, 1 communications systems operator, and 1 flight attendant.

Operations

The 89th Airlift Wing’s 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., operates four C-37As. The 6th Air Mobility Wing’s 310th Airlift Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida operates three C-37As. The 15th Airlift Wing's 65th Airlift Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii operates one C-37A.[1] The 86th Airlift Wing's 309th Airlift Squadron, Chievres Air Base, Belgium has one C-37A.

On March 11, 2005, Gulfstream delivered an ultra-long-range GV aircraft to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The aircraft – known as the High-performance, Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Research (HIAPER)[[4] – is being used by environmental and atmospheric scientists from both public and private research facilities. The GV was chosen by NCAR for its exceptionally high cruising altitude, long range, endurance, payload, reliability, and low operating costs, as well as worldwide product support.[5] The aircraft is based in Boulder, Colorado.[6] The HIAPER Gulfstream V is currently being modified to accept wing/pylon mounted instrumentation.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s ownership of a G-V seems to be authenticated by recent budget requests.[7] Its use has drawn controversy where FBI director Robert Mueller is said to be using the jet 25% of the time, when the jet was originally requisitioned for use for transporting those suspected of terrorism.[8][9]

Operators

Civil operators

The majority of G-Vs are operated by corporate and individual owners.

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Government and military operators

U.S. Air Force C-37A.
USCG C-37A in flight.
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U.S. Army operates the C-37A as command / executive transport
Has operated one C-37A as CG-01, the commandant's executive transport, since May, 2002.
The U.S. Navy operates one C-37A as command / executive transport.[11]
The United States Marine Corps operates the C-37A as command / executive transport
The Federal Aviation Administration operates one Gulfstream G-V with tail number N1.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency operates one Gulfstream G-V for team transport in disaster response.
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A Special Electronic Mission Aircraft, SEMA based on a highly modified Gulfstream GV aircraft was delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, IMOD, in June of 2005.[12]

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Gulfstream delivered the first of two GV aircraft to the Japan Coast Guard January 17, 2005[13]. “Dubbed “Umi Washi” (translated: Sea Eagle), the aircraft will be operated by the JCG for maritime surveillance search and rescue.” This second aircraft was delivered in the second quarter of 2005.

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The State of Kuwait operates a G-V aircraft[14] in a transport role for the Royal family.

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Saudi Arabia operates two Gulfstream GV aircraft in a Medevac configuration[15]

Specifications

(G-V)

Data from Gulfstream G500[16] and corrected by NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook[17].

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 pilots, 0-2 attendants
  • Capacity: 14-19 passengers
  • Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.4 m)
  • Wingspan: 93 ft 6 in (28.5 m)
  • Height: 25 ft 10 in (7.9 m)
  • Empty weight: 46,200 lb (21,000 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 54,500 lb (24,721 kg)
  • Useful load: 6,500 lb (2,948 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 90,500 lb (41,136 kg)
  • Powerplant:Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 turbofan, 14,750 lbf (65 kN) each
  • Maximum ramp weight: 90,900 lb (41,318 kg)
  • Maximum landing weight: 75,300 lb (34,156 kg)
  • Maximum fuel weight: 41,300 lb (18,772 kg)
  • Cabin length: 50 ft 1 in (15.3 m)
  • Cabin height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
  • Cabin width: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
  • Cabin volume: 1,669 ft³ (47.3 m³)
  • Baggage compartment volume: 226 ft³ (6.4 m³)

Performance

  • Takeoff distance: 5,150 ft (1,570 m)
  • Landing distance: 2,770 ft (884 m)

    C-37A

    General characteristics

    Performance

    Avionics
    Honeywell Plainview Primus Epic System


    References

    This article contains information that came from a US Government website, in the public domain. USAF Website

    See also

    Related development

    Comparable aircraft

    External links

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