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===Gulfstream G500===
===Gulfstream G500===


The G500, a variant of the [[Gulfstream V]], was launched in 2002 and certified by the FAA in 2003.<ref>[http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2003/120803_2.htm "Gulfstream G500 Receives Federal Aviation Administration Type Certificate."]. Gulfstream. [[December 8]], [[2003]].</ref> It was introduced into service in 2004. As a shorter range version of the G550, it has the same exterior appearance, as well as the PlaneView cockpit, but does not have the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) as standard equipment, although it is available as an option. It has a lower fuel capacity than the G550 for a range up to 5,800 nautical miles.
The G500, a variant of the [[Gulfstream V]], certified by the FAA in 2003.<ref>[http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2003/120803_2.htm "Gulfstream G500 Receives Federal Aviation Administration Type Certificate."]. Gulfstream. [[December 8]], [[2003]].</ref> It was introduced into service in 2004. As a shorter range version of the G550, it has the same exterior appearance, as well as the PlaneView cockpit, but does not have the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) as standard equipment, although it is available as an option. It has a lower fuel capacity than the G550 for a range up to 5,800 nautical miles.


===Gulfstream G550===
===Gulfstream G550===

Revision as of 21:34, 18 January 2009

Gulfstream G500/G550
A Netjets Europe G550 business jet climbs away from London Luton Airport, England.
Role Business jet
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace
First flight 1995
Introduction 1998
Status Active service
Primary users United States Air Force
United States Navy
Israeli Air Force
Netjets
Number built 124+
Developed from Gulfstream V

The Gulfstream G500 and G550 are business jet aircraft produced by General Dynamics' Gulfstream Aerospace unit, located in Savannah, Georgia. They are variants of the Gulfstream V.

Development

Gulfstream G500

The G500, a variant of the Gulfstream V, certified by the FAA in 2003.[1] It was introduced into service in 2004. As a shorter range version of the G550, it has the same exterior appearance, as well as the PlaneView cockpit, but does not have the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) as standard equipment, although it is available as an option. It has a lower fuel capacity than the G550 for a range up to 5,800 nautical miles.

Gulfstream G550

The G550 was released to the market in 2003, and has increased performance. Range is increased to 6,750 nautical miles (12,500 km), mostly due to reductions in aerodynamic drag. The Gulfstream 550 has the longest flight range in its class. Additionally, this aircraft has a "PlaneView" cockpit,[2] (which consists of 4 Honeywell DU-1310 EFIS screens, and a Gulfstream-designed cursor control system), and an Enhanced Vision System (EVS), an infrared camera that displays an image of the view in front of the camera on a head up display. The EVS permits the aircraft to land in lower-visibility instrument meteorological conditions than a non-EVS-equipped aircraft. This aircraft may be distinguished from the legacy Gulfstream V by a seventh passenger window on both sides of the aircraft, and by the square outflow valve on the aircraft right side as compared to the circular one on the GV. More than 124 Gulfstream G550 aircraft have been produced as of 2007.[3]

The Gulfstream 550 competes against the Airbus Corporate Jet, Boeing Business Jet, and the Bombardier Global Express.

Design

The Cabin pressurization can be maintained at the equivalent of 6,000 feet (1,800 m) altitude[4] versus 8,000 feet (2,400 m) on conventional aircraft. This can significantly improve passenger comfort when gas becomes trapped in the gastrointestinal tract, the middle ear and the paranasal sinuses.[citation needed]

Variants

  • G500: A derivative of the Gulfstream V with shorter range than G550.
  • G550: Longer range version with more advanced cockpit.
  • C-37B: G550 version used by US military.
  • Eitam: Israel has acquired a number of G550s, fitted with IAI Phalcon radars, for Airborne Early Warning use, named the aircraft Eitam. Also called CAEW (Combined Airbone Early Warning) by Gulfstream Special Missions Department. Israel has also acquired a number of communictions jamming equipped G550s dubbed SEMA (Special Electronic Missions Aircraft).[5]

Operators

Civil operators

 Germany

DC Aviation, executive charter company based in Stuttgart. Member of Cirrus Airlines.

 Saudi Arabia

National Air Services, NAS of Saudi Arabia offers lease and fractional ownership services of Gulfstream G550s in the region.

 United States
  • FirstFlight Management provides charter of the Gulfstream G550.
  • Delta AirElite Business Jets provides charter and fractional use of Gulfstream G550 business jets.

Government and military operators

 Argentina
Argentine government has two Gulfstream G550 for VIP transport and the Coast Guard has one Gulfstream G500.[citation needed]
 Germany
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has completed a G550 special mission aircraft. The aircraft is dubbed HALO (High Altitude and Long Range Research Aircraft). The aircrafts primary objective is to explore the atmosphere and its carbon cycle. Its unique configuration allows a flying altitude of more than 15 kilometres, a range of more than 8000 kilometres and a load capacity of three tons. [7] [8]
 Greece
The Greek Air Force operates 2 G500s for VIP transport and particularly for transport of government officials. These jets are equipped with anti-missile systems.
IAF Gulfstream G550 SEMA
 Israel
Eitam CAEW (Combined Airbone Early Warning); SEMA (Special Electronic Missions Aircraft).[5]
 Singapore
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has ordered four G550s with the IAI/ELTA EL/M-2075 Phalcon Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) active phased array radar for CAEW duties from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in 2007[9], these are slated for delivery in 2008 and are expected to be fully operational by 2010[10].
 Sweden
Sweden operates one G550 for transport of the Royal family and Prime Minister.
 Tanzania
The Government of Tanzania acquired one G550 for government related flights in 2004.[11]
 Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister's Office has ordered one G550 to be delivered in the first quarter of 2009.[12]

The Turkish Armed Forces has also ordered two G550 Command and Control Aircraft.[13]

 Uganda
The Government of Uganda ordered one G550 for Presidential flights in December 2007 at a cost of US$48.2 million to replace a Gulfstream IV (GIV). Delivery of the G550 is expected in early 2009.[14]
 United States
A special equipped C-37B serves as VIP transport including the President during certain operations.[15]
The U.S. Navy operates three G550s as the C-37B as VIP transports.[16]
U.S. Army received one G550 in 2005.[17]

Specifications (G500)

Data from Gulfstream website[18]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 pilots, 0-2 attendants
  • Capacity: 14-19 passengers
  • Maximum ramp weight: 85,500 lb (38,793 kg)
  • Maximum landing weight: 75,300 lb (34,156 kg)
  • Maximum fuel weight: 35,200 lb (15,966 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)

    Specifications (G550)

    Data from Gulfstream website[19]

    General characteristics
    • Crew: 2 pilots, 0-2 attendants
    • Capacity: 14-19 passengers
    • Maximum ramp weight: 91,400 lb (41,459 kg)
    • Maximum landing weight: 75,300 lb (34,156 kg)
    • Maximum fuel weight: 41,300 lb (18,733 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: 5,910 ft (1,801 m)
  • Landing distance: 2,770 ft (884 m)

    See also

    Related development

    Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

    References

    1. ^ "Gulfstream G500 Receives Federal Aviation Administration Type Certificate.". Gulfstream. December 8, 2003.
    2. ^ cockpit image, airliners.net
    3. ^ "Gulfstream 550 first took Flight Five Years Ago", Gulfstream, July 19, 2007.
    4. ^ "Gulfstream V in Service For 10 years", Gulfstream, June 18, 2007.
    5. ^ a b "Israel to receive the first of three Eitam AEW aircraft". RF Design Magazine. February 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
    6. ^ Layout 1
    7. ^ "new research aircraft HALO successfully completed” (press release 6 December 2007)
    8. ^ GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSIONAIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05” (press release April 21, 2005)
    9. ^ "Singapore confirms new AEW purchase". Flight International.
    10. ^ "Singapore to Replace Hawkeye With G550 AEW". www.defense-update.com.
    11. ^ "Tanzania's leader snubs new jet". BBC news, 6 October, 2004
    12. ^ [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/12/16/320213/turkey-picks-g550-for-command-and-control-mission.html, 22 December, 2008
    13. ^ [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/12/16/320213/turkey-picks-g550-for-command-and-control-mission.html, 22 December, 2008
    14. ^ "New Shs82b jet for President Museveni". The Monitor, 19 December, 2007
    15. ^ White House Chief of Staff Card Addresses the Excelgov Conference in Washington, DC (WhiteHouse.Gov)
    16. ^ U.S. Navy fact file for C-37A (G-V) and C-37B (G550)
    17. ^ "GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05" Gulfstream, April 21, 2005.
    18. ^ "Gulfstream : G500".
    19. ^ "Gulfstream : G550".
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