The Gulfstream IV (or G-IV or GIV) and derivatives are a family of twinjet aircraft, mainly for private or business use. They were designed and built by Gulfstream Aerospace, a General Dynamics company based in Savannah, Georgia, United States, from 1985 until 2018. Aircraft power is provided by two Rolls-Royce RB.183 Tay turbofans.
| Role | Business jet |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace |
| First flight | September 19, 1985 |
| Status | Active service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force United States Army United States Navy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Produced | 1985–2018 |
| Number built | 900+ |
| Developed from | Gulfstream III |
| Developed into | Gulfstream V |
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 pilots
- Capacity: 14–19 passengers
- Payload: (2,950 kg (6,500 lb)
- Length: 88ft 4in / 26.92m
- Wingspan: 77ft 10 / 23.72m
- Height: 24ft 5in / 7.45m
- Wing area: 950.39sqft / 88.3m²
- Max. takeoff weight: 73,200 lb (33,203 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8, 13,850lbf / 61.6kN
- Maximum landing weight: 35,500 lb (16,103 kg)
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.88 (505 kn; 935 km/h)
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80–Mach 0.85 (459–488 kn; 850–903 km/h)
- Range: 4,220 nmi (7,815 km)
- Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)
- Wing loading: 77.7 lb/ft² (3.72 kPa)
Photos Rob Vogelaar