Gulfstream G550

Gulfstream G500/G550 C-37B
A Netjets Europe G550 business jet climbs away from London Luton Airport, England.
Type	Business jet
Manufacturer	Gulfstream Aerospace
Maiden 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. Business jet, private jet or colloquially bizjet is a term describing a Jet aircraft, usually of smaller size designed for transporting groups of An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing building testing selling and maintaining Aircraft, Aircraft parts Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a producer of several models of jet Aircraft. The maiden flight of an Aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord The Israeli Air Force ( IAF; Hebrew: זרוע האויר והחלל Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, "Air and Space Arm" commonly known as חיל NetJets, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, offers fractional ownership and Rental of private Business jets History NetJets 9 million
Developed from	Gulfstream V
Variants	Gulfstream G650

The Gulfstream G500 and G550 are business jet aircraft produced by General Dynamics' Gulfstream Aerospace unit, located in Savannah, Georgia. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Business jet, private jet or colloquially bizjet is a term describing a Jet aircraft, usually of smaller size designed for transporting groups of General Dynamics Corporation ( is a defense conglomerate formed by Mergers and Divestitures and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest Defense contractor Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a producer of several models of jet Aircraft. Savannah is a city located in the state of Georgia, United States. They are variants of the Gulfstream V. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

1 Development
- 1.1 Gulfstream G500
- 1.2 Gulfstream G550
2 Design
3 Operators
- 3.1 Civil operators
- 3.2 Government and military operators
4 Specifications (G500)
5 Specifications (G550)
6 See also
7 References
8 External links

Development

Gulfstream G500

The G500, a variant of the Gulfstream V, was launched in 2002 and certified by the FAA in 2003. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout ^[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 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 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 is the longest range business jet in the world. Additionally, this aircraft has a "PlaneView" cockpit (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. A head-up display, or HUD, is any transparent display that presents data without requiring the user to look away from his or her usual viewpont EVS permits the aircraft to land in lower-visibility instrument meteorological conditions than a non-EVS-equipped aircraft. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC sometimes referred to as Blind flying, is an aviation term that describes weather conditions that normally require pilots to 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. ^[2]

The Gulfstream 550 competes against the Airbus Corporate Jet, Boeing Business Jet, and the Bombardier Global Express. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

The purchase price of a new Gulfstream G550 ranges from US$45 million to $70 million and could be much higher depending on numerous configurations, options, paint and such. Variable operating costs (fuel, maint, trip expenses) are around $2,300 per hour while overall ownership expenses (including maintenance, storage, crew costs and insurance) could be around $600,000 per year. This does not include costs for periodic maintenance procedures such as $1,000,000 for an engine rebuild, $ 200,000 for a paint job or $300,000 if you want your interior refitted.

Design

The Cabin pressurization can be maintained at the equivalent of 6,000 feet (1,800 m) altitude^[3] versus 8,000 feet (2,400 m) on conventional aircraft. Cabin pressurization is the active pumping of compressed Air into an Aircraft cabin when flying at altitude to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for crew This can significantly improve passenger comfort when gas becomes trapped in the gastrointestinal tract, the middle ear and the paranasal sinuses. The middle ear is the portion of the ear internal to the Eardrum, and external to the Oval window of the Cochlea.

Operators

Civil operators

Saudi Arabia

National Air Services, NAS of Saudi Arabia offers lease and fractional ownership services of Gulfstream G550s in the region. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi

Turkey

Turkish Airlines ordered one G550 to be delivered in the first quarter of 2009. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Turkish Airlines Inc ( Turkish Türk Hava Yolları Anonim Ortaklığı) (THY is the national airline of Turkey based in İstanbul ^[4]

United States

Delta AirElite Business Jets provides charter and fractional use of Gulfstream G550 business jets. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company which offers fractional ownership of G550. NetJets, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, offers fractional ownership and Rental of private Business jets History NetJets Berkshire Hathaway ( for supervoting shares and for nonvoting shares is a conglomerate Holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska ^[5]

Government and military operators

Argentina: Argentinean Government has two Gulfstream G550 for VIP transport and the Coast Guard has one Gulfstream G500. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics.

Germany: The German Aerospace Center (DLR) ordered a G550 special mission aircraft. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e The aircraft is dubbed HALO (High-Altitude and LOng-range). ^[6]

Greece: The Greek Air Force operates 2 G500s for VIP transport and particularly for transport of government officials. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The Hellenic Air Force ( HAF) (in Πολεμική Αεροπορία ( ΠΑ) Polemikí Aeroporía, literally "Military Aviation" These jets are equipped with anti-missile systems.

IAF Gulfstream G500

Israel: Israel has acquired a number of G550s, fitted with IAI Phalcon radars, for Airborne Early Warning use. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The IAI EL/M-2075 Phalcon is an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C Radar system in use by a number of countries to give intelligence to maintain

Singapore: The Republic of Singapore Air Force has ordered 4 heavily modified G550s for use in Airborne Early Warning (AEW) missions. Singapore The first is to be delivered in 2008 and all are expected to be operational by 2010. ^[7]

Sweden: Sweden operates one G550 for transport of the Royal family and Prime Minister. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.

Tanzania: The Government of Tanzania acquired one G550 for government related flights in 2004. Tanzania ˌtænzəˈniːə officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya Politics of Tanzania takes place in a framework of a unitary presidential democratic Republic, whereby the President of Tanzania is ^[8]

Uganda: The Government of Uganda ordered one G550 for Presidential flights in December 2007 at a cost of US$48. The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. The Republic of Uganda is a Landlocked country in East Africa. 2 million to replace a Gulfstream IV (GIV). "G400" redirects here For the graphics card see Matrox G400. Delivery of the G550 is expected in early 2009. ^[9]

United States

United States Air Force - C-37B

A special equipped C-37B serves as Presidential transport during certain operations. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the ^[10]

United States Navy - C-37B

The U. S. Navy operates three G550s as the C-37B as VIP transports. ^[11]

United States Army - C-37B

U. The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. S. Army received one G550 in 2005. ^[12]

Specifications (G500)

Data from Gulfstream website^[13]

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. The wingspan (or just span) of an airplane or a Bird, is the distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip 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. The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an Aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout 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. In Aviation, V-speeds or Velocity-speeds are standard terms used to define Airspeeds important or useful to the operation of Aircraft, such 885 Mach
Cruise speed: 488 knots (0. In Aviation, V-speeds or Velocity-speeds are standard terms used to define Airspeeds important or useful to the operation of Aircraft, such 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)

Specifications (G550)

Data from Gulfstream website^[14]