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Gulfstream V
C-37A

NASA Gulfstream V
Type Business jet
National origin United States
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 a business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. Business jet, private jet or colloquially bizjet is a term describing a Jet aircraft, usually of smaller size designed for transporting groups of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 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 "G400" redirects here For the graphics card see Matrox G400. 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 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a producer of several models of jet Aircraft. 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. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Gulfstream G550 was formerly known as the Gulfstream V SP (G-V SP). [2]

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Development

Amgen's corporate Gulfstream V departs Fox Field, Lancaster, California
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. General William J Fox Airfield, locally known as "Fox Field" is an airport located in Lancaster California serving the Antelope Valley region of Lancaster is the eighth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 9th fastest growing city in the United States 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 United States Department of Defense ( DOD or DoD) is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government The US Navy also operates 1 C-37A.

The aircraft has a flight management system with a worldwide satellite-based Global Positioning System. Basic concept of GPS operation A GPS receiver calculates its position by carefully timing the signals sent by the constellation of GPS Satellites high above the Earth 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. MacDill Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base under the claimancy of the Air Mobility Command ( AMC) The 15th Airlift Wing's 65th Airlift Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii operates one C-37A. For the civil airport use of this facility see Honolulu International Airport Hickam Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located [1] The 86th Airlift Wing's 309th Airlift Squadron, Chievres Air Base, Belgium has one C-37A. Chièvres Air Base is a United States military airbase located in the Belgian town of Chièvres about 12 miles from SHAPE, which is mainly used to

On March 11, 2005, Gulfstream delivered an ultra-long-range GV 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. Robert Swan Mueller III (born August 7 1944 is the current Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. [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.
U. S. Air Force C-37A.
USCG C-37A in flight.
USCG C-37A in flight.
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U. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. 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 Aviation Administration ( FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of
The Federal Emergency Management Agency operates one Gulfstream G-V for team transport in disaster response. The purpose of FEMA is to coordinate the response to a Disaster which has occurred in the United States and which overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities The purpose of FEMA is to coordinate the response to a Disaster which has occurred in the United States and which overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities
Flag of Israel Israel

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. The National Center for Atmospheric Research ( NCAR) is a non-governmental U For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. [12]

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Gulfstream delivered the first of two GV aircraft to the Japan Coast Guard January 17, 2005[13]. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. “Dubbed “Umi Washi” (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.

Flag of Kuwait Kuwait

The State of Kuwait operates a G-V aircraft[14] in a transport role for the Royal family. The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed

Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia operates two GVs in a medevac configuration[15]

Specifications

(G-V)

Data from Gulfstream G500[16] and corrected by NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook[17]. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi Medical evacuation, often termed MEDEVAC or medivac, is the timely and efficient movement and en route care provided by medical personnel to the wounded being

General characteristics

Performance

C-37A

General characteristics

Performance

Avionics Honeywell Plainview Primus Epic System

References

  1. ^ DoD 4120.15L, Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles, 2004-05-12. The maximal total range is the distance an Aircraft can fly between Takeoff and Landing, as limited by fuel capacity in powered aircraft or cross-country In Aeronautics, a ceiling is the maximum Density altitude an aircraft can reach under a set of conditions "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre.
  2. ^ Gulfstream History, Gulfstream, accessed November 18, 2007. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  3. ^ Gulfstream V in Service for 10 Years, June 18, 2007
  4. ^ http://www.hiaper.ucar.edu/index.html HIAPER Project Page]
  5. ^ "GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05" (press release April 21, 2005)
  6. ^ "GULFSTREAM SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO UCAR" (Gulfstream press release 14 June 14, 2005)
  7. ^ US Department of Justice Supplemental Budget Request 2007, (USDOJ.gov)
  8. ^ Mueller Often Uses FBI Jet…(Washington Post June 12, 2007
  9. ^ The Situation Room (CNN.com) June 12, 2007
  10. ^ Layout 1
  11. ^ U.S. Navy fact file for C-37A (G-V) and C-37B (G550)
  12. ^ “GULFSTREAM SPECIAL ELECTRONIC MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO ISRAELI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE” (Gulfstream press release 14 June, 2005.
  13. ^ GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05” press release, April 21, 2005.
  14. ^ (Airliners.Net)
  15. ^ (Airliners.Net)
  16. ^ Gulfstream: G500
  17. ^ NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook

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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