Gulfstream G550|2005|15,000m-49,213ft|904km/h-0.85Mach|
Gulfstream G550 world-class airplane is readily apparent in its 6,750-nm range
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Location: USA | Length: 29m-96ft | Passengers: 18 | Crew: 4
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The Gulfstream G550™ large-cabin, ultra-long range business jet turned heads right from the start. Less than two weeks after it entered service, a G550 flew nonstop from Seoul, South Korea, to Orlando, Fla., covering the 7,301 nautical-mile distance in 14.5 hours and setting a city pair record. In fact, it would go on to establish 40 city-pair records in its first five years of service.
This is a brawny aircraft with an international reach. Powered by enhanced Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines, The G550 has a range of 6,750 nm at Mach 0.80 and a high-speed cruise capability of Mach 0.87. With its long legs, the G550 easily links Washington, D.C., with Dubai, London with Singapore and Tokyo with Paris.
As you might expect, the G550 is equipped with the Gulfstream PlaneView® cockpit, the most advanced flight deck in business aviation. Based on the Honeywell Primus Epic® architecture and display system, the PlaneView cockpit presents critical flight information on 14-inch liquid crystal displays arranged for easy interpretation.
The PlaneView cockpit is brimming with Gulfstream\'s latest avionics achievements: the first fully synchronous triple Flight Management System, the Gulfstream Signature Cursor Control Device, which improves the way that pilots interact with the PlaneView avionics; then there\'s the latest in Head-Up Display technology integrated with the next-generation Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System II™, which captures pictures of the environment and presents the pilot with a clear picture of runway markings, taxiways and surrounding terrain at night or in the worst weather conditions. Gulfstream was the first business jet manufacturer to certify an optional synthetic vision system on the G550. The optional Synthetic Vision - Primary Flight Display adds to the enhanced situational awareness even in zero visibility conditions.
The cabin aboard the G550 combines productivity with exceptional comfort. It features up to four distinct living areas, three temperature zones, a choice of 12 floor plan configurations with seating for up to 18 passengers. Maintaining contact with the home office is easy thanks to a host of standard communication features: a fax machine, a printer, a wireless local area network and satellite communications. As an option, consider Gulfstream\'s Broad Band Multi Link, which combines fast Internet-connection speeds with low operating costs.
The value of this world-class airplane is readily apparent in its 6,750-nm range, its best-in-class cockpit, its advanced technology, its superb warranty, and Gulfstream\'s top-rated customer support network that stands ready to render assistance on six continents.
And, finally, the team that developed the G550 was honored for its work with the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the most prestigious award in aviation today. We\'re as proud of the honor as we are of the G550.
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Gulfstream G500/G550
C-37B
A Netjets Europe G550 business jet climbs away from London Luton Airport, England.
Role Business jet
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace
First flight 1995
Introduced 1998
Status Active service
Primary users United States Air Force
United States Navy
Israeli Air Force
Netjets
Number built 124+
Unit cost G500: $36 million
G550: $59.9 million
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. There are nine G500s, and 198 G550s in active service as of January 2009.[1]
Contents
[hide]
* 1 Development
o 1.1 Gulfstream G500
o 1.2 Gulfstream G550
* 2 Design
* 3 Variants
* 4 Operators
o 4.1 Civil operators
o 4.2 Government and military operators
* 5 Specifications (G500)
* 6 Specifications (G550)
* 7 See also
* 8 References
* 9 External links
[edit] Development
[edit] Gulfstream G500
The G500, a variant of the G550, certified by the FAA in 2003.[2] 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 was designed for an emerging market of customers who require the reliability of the G550, but neither the range nor the level of interior customization. [3]
[edit] Gulfstream G550
The G550 (a varient of the Gulfstream V) 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,[4] (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.[5]
The Gulfstream 550 competes against the Airbus Corporate Jet, Boeing Business Jet, and the Bombardier Global Express.
[edit] Design
The Cabin pressurization can be maintained at the equivalent of 6,000 feet (1,800 m) altitude[6] 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]
[edit] 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).[7]
[edit] Operators
[edit] 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.
* NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company which offers fractional ownership of G550.[8]
[edit] 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. [9] [10]
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).[7]
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[11], these are slated for delivery in 2008 and are expected to be fully operational by 2010[12].
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.[13]
Turkey
Turkish Prime Minister\'s Office has ordered one G550 to be delivered in the first quarter of 2009.[14]
The Turkish Armed Forces has also ordered two G550 Command and Control Aircraft.[15]
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.[16]
United States
* United States Air Force - C-37B
A special equipped C-37B serves as VIP transport including the President during certain operations.[17]
* United States Navy - C-37B
The U.S. Navy operates three G550s as the C-37B as VIP transports.[18]
* United States Army - C-37B
U.S. Army received one G550 in 2005.[19]
[edit] Specifications (G500)
Data from Gulfstream website[20]
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: 48,000 lb (21,773 kg)
* Loaded weight: 54,500 lb (24,721 kg)
* Useful load: 6,500 lb (2,948 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 85,100 lb (38,601 kg)
* Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan, 15,385 lbf (68.4 kN) each
* 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
* Maximum speed: 0.885 Mach
* Cruise speed: 488 knots (0.85 Mach, 904 km/h)
* Range: 5,800 nm (10,742 km)
* Service ceiling 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
* Takeoff distance: 5,150 ft (1,570 m)
* Landing distance: 2,770 ft (884 m)
[edit] Specifications (G550)
Data from Gulfstream website[21]
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: 48,300 lb (21,909 kg)
* Loaded weight: 54,500 lb (24,721 kg)
* Useful load: 6,200 lb (2,812 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 91,000 lb (41,277 kg)
* Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan, 15,385 lbf (68.4 kN) each
* 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
* Maximum speed: 0.885 Mach
* Cruise speed: 488 knots (0.85 Mach, 904 km/h)
* Range: 6,750 nm (12,501 km)
* Service ceiling 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
* Takeoff distance: 5,910 ft (1,801 m)
* Landing distance: 2,770 ft (884 m)Astra BAC Beech Boeing Bombardier Challenger Citation Eclipse Embraer Falcon Fokker Gulfstream Hawker Hemisphere Jetstar Learjet McDonnell Douglas Mitsubishi Raytheon Sabreliner Westwind
