| Gulfstream V C-37A |
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| NASA Gulfstream V | |
| Role | Business jet |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace |
| First 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 a 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]
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Design and development
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" (~6,000 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 (7,480 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]
C-37A
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 one 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 adverse 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, one flight engineer, one communications systems operator, and one flight attendant.
Operational history
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. The Executive Transport Detachment Pacific, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii operates one C-37A.
On March 11, 2005, Gulfstream delivered an ultra-long-range G-V 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.
Operators
Civil operators
The majority of G-Vs are operated by corporate and individual owners.
- NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, operates 8 Gulfstream Vs offering fractional ownership.[7]
- Kuwait Airways operates a fleet of 12 Gulfstream Vs.[citation needed]
- Deer Jet, Hainan Airlines operates one G-V (Reg:B8092) for global charter service including some Chinese military airports. Deerjet is a branch of Hainan Airlines (HNA).[citation needed]
Government and military operators
Israel- A Special Electronic Mission Aircraft, SEMA based on a highly modified Gulfstream G-V aircraft was delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, IMOD, in June 2005.[8]
Japan
- Japan Coast Guard: first of two G-V delivered on January 17, 2005.[9] Dubbed "Umi Washi" (Sea Eagle), the aircraft will be operated by the JCG for maritime surveillance search and rescue. The second aircraft was delivered in the second quarter of 2005.
Kuwait- The State of Kuwait operates a G-V aircraft[10] in a transport role for the Royal family.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia operates two GVs in a medevac configuration[11]
- Hellenic Air Force: operates one Gulfstream V for VIP transport
- United States Air Force: operates the C-37A as command/executive transport
- United States Army: operates the C-37A as command/executive transport
- United States Coast Guard: has operated one C-37A as CG-01, the commandant's executive transport, since May 2002.[12]
- United States Navy: operates one C-37A as command / executive transport.[13]
- United States Marine Corps: operates the C-37A as command / executive transport
- Federal Aviation Administration: operates one Gulfstream G-V with tail number N1.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Federal Emergency Management Agency: operates one Gulfstream G-V for team transport in disaster response.
- National Center for Atmospheric Research: operates one Gulfstream G-V for scientific research.
Specifications
Gulfstream V
Data from Gulfstream G500[14] and corrected by NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook[15]
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: 2× 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
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.885
- Cruise speed: 488 knots (0.85 Mach, 904 km/h)
- Range: 5,800 nautical miles (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)
C-37A
Data from USAF fact sheet[16]
General characteristics
- Crew: 5
- Capacity: 12 passengers
- Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.38 m)
- Wingspan: 93 ft 6 in (28.5 m)
- Height: 25 ft 11 in (7.9 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 90,500 lb (41,050 kg)
- Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR710A1-10 high bypass ratio turbofan engines, 14,750 lbf (65 kN) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 672 mph (Mach .885)
- Range: 6,300 miles (10,139 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,240 m)
See also
Related development
Comparable aircraft
- Airbus A318 Elite
- Boeing Business Jet
- Bombardier Global Express
- Bombardier Global 5000
- Dassault Falcon 7X
References
- ^ DoD 4120.15L, Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles, 2004-05-12.
- ^ Gulfstream History, Gulfstream, accessed 18 November 2007.
- ^ Gulfstream V in Service for 10 Years, June 18, 2007
- ^ HIAPER Project Page
- ^ "GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05" (press release April 21, 2005)
- ^ "GULFSTREAM SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO UCAR" (Gulfstream press release 14 June 14, 2005)
- ^ Layout 1
- ^ “GULFSTREAM SPECIAL ELECTRONIC MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO ISRAELI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE” (Gulfstream press release 14 June, 2005.
- ^ GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05” press release, April 21, 2005.
- ^ (Airliners.Net)
- ^ (Airliners.Net)
- ^ C-37A page. United States Coast Guard
- ^ U.S. Navy fact file for C-37A (G-V) and C-37B (G550)
- ^ Gulfstream: G500
- ^ NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook
- ^ C-37A fact sheet. US Air Force, February 2008.
This article contains information that came from a US Government website, in the public domain: USAF Website.
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