Why GulfStream planes ?
After first review of Gulfstream 550 jet, and some comments, decided to give you more information about Gulf Stream jet company, since their jets are really amazing. In segment of business aviation GulfStream planes are one of the best, and if you want my 2 cents, i will say: yes they ARE best business class jets manufacturer, GulfStrean planes are just adorable!
No matter are You are planing to rent, charter, buy or just watch those extraordinary machines, i am sure that You will enjoy in next lines dedicated to GulfStream beauties, but also I will try to explain you a bit of history related to this plane manufacturer, who make jets for business (civilian) usage but also make powerfully machines for special missions.
A bit of history and first steps of GulfStream company
Since 1967, when the U.S. Navy selected the Gulfstream I as the weapon system and navigational trainer for its A-6 crews, Gulfstream aircraft have earned widespread recognition as the definitive choice for special missions platforms. Today, more Gulfstream aircraft perform government and military service than any other large-cabin business jet aircraft in the world. More than 30 countries worldwide operate Gulfstreams, including 23 nations that use our aircraft to transport their heads-of-state. Within the United States, Gulfstream aircraft account for the majority of all large-cabin business jets delivered to the government from 1967 to the present. Gulfstream performance and mission reliability has even earned us the distinction and privilege of serving all five branches of the U.S. military.
Unlike other business jet aircraft manufacturers, Gulfstream maintains a long-established Special Missions Program Office, staffed by program managers and project engineers with the experience and expertise to meet the most demanding challenges. Working with domestic and international governments and defense contractors, we design our platforms to meet specific national requirements. Then, in conjunction with our technology partners, we coordinate aircraft modifications and oversee the integration of state-of-the-art mission equipment to meet each customer’s unique needs.
Gulfstream aircraft have been defining and redefining The World Standard in special missions for more than 40 years. From the mid-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150 to the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550, our fleet offers the highest performance transportation and special missions platform solutions for government and military applications worldwide.
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Gulfstream G150
We are starting with smallest jet, G150 series. The G150 is quickly becoming a favorite in the mid-size market. With the longest range at the fastest speed, an advanced avionics suite, and the most comfortable cabin, the G150 provides the most value in its class.
Through the use of high thrust, fuel efficient Honeywell TFE731-40AR engines, combined with numerous aerodynamic improvements, the Gulfstream G150 is the fastest mid-sized business aircraft in the world today. The G150 started breaking speed records even before it went into service. A G150 test aircraft established a city-pair speed record on a flight from Tel Aviv to Geneva.
Turning to the cockpit, Gulfstream's avionics and research staff improved the Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 avionics system, adding some of the advanced technology inherent in the vaunted Gulfstream PlaneView cockpit. The result was a fully integrated avionics system that enhances flight-crew performance and improves the overall level of flight safety.
Gulfstream engineers and interior designers also focused on the G150's cabin. Now with a longer, wider, more oval-shaped cabin, the G150 offers operators a choice of three seating configurations accommodating up to eight passengers. It also provides more seated shoulder room, headroom and legroom than any competing aircraft in the mid-sized category.
Many elements support the inherent value of the G150. In the first two years of service, the G150 fleet boasts an enviable 99.8 percent dispatch-reliability rate. On the financial side, the G150 generates some of the lowest operating costs in the industry. The comprehensive warranty on the airplane covers its primary structures, engines, and all production components (APU, avionics, etc.) for five years. Then there's Gulfstream's award-winning worldwide product support, bolstered by a network of 3,000 fully trained professionals positioned across six continents.
The best-in-class in the mid-sized aircraft category, the G150 proudly upholds the Gulfstream tradition.
Gulfstream G200:
The first of the new generation of super mid-sized business jets, the G200 immediately captured public attention when it was introduced to the business-aviation market in 1999. A decade later, the Gulfstream G200 large-cabin, mid-range business jet still boasts the longest range, the largest cabin and the best balanced overall capability and price in its category.
Its glass cockpit, featuring the Rockwell Collins ProLine 4 avionics suite, presents system status flight information on easy-to-read, 7.25 inch-square displays for immediate interpretation. For added safety, the G200 offers color weather radar with turbulence detection, the TCAS II (traffic alert and collision-avoidance system), and an EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) with wind shear detection. Gulfstream also offers an optional auto-throttle system to reduce pilot workload for improved safety.
With a cabin length of 24 feet 5 inches and a height of 6 feet 3 inches, the G200's roomy interior offers two spacious living areas that enhance productivity while catering to each traveler's personal needs. Interior seating arrangements can accommodate 8 to 10 passengers. The G200's spacious cabin creates a pleasant living environment with abundant sunshine from our traditional oval windows and 100 percent fresh air from our fresh-air system, both of which contribute to an overall feeling of spaciousness which reduces fatigue while promoting a sense of well-being.
To measure the value of a Gulfstream G200 large-cabin, mid-range business jet, consider the tangible factors such as its proven Pratt & Whitney engines, its plush seating, full galley and comfortable, stand-up headroom. Then reflect on the intangible factors: a dispatch-reliability rate greater than 99.7 percent, and a worldwide customer-support program that encompasses Gulfstream and General Dynamics Aviation Services facilities on six continents. Now add to that a host of aircraft-support programs that contribute to our number-one ranking in product support year after year.
Performance, comfort, productivity, support and safety. There's no reason to consider another airplane in the super mid-sized business jet class.
Gulfstream G250:
Gulfstream’s newest aircraft, the G250™, boasts superiority in all areas of the super mid-size business jet market. It encompasses outstanding performance, comfort and advanced technology to bring together this best-in-class aircraft.
The G250 boasts the longest range at fastest cruise speed in the super mid-size business jet category. A new high speed wing and Honeywell HTF7250G engines provide the platform for this superb performance. With excellent field performance, the G250 has the ability to obtain access into some of the most difficult airports.
With the most spacious cabin in its class, the G250 cabin can provide seating for up to ten passengers in two seating areas. The large galley and in-flight access to baggage provides the best accommodations for passengers. The 100 percent fresh air, low cabin altitude, quiet cabin and large windows reduce fatigue and promote a comfortable cabin environment.
The G250 introduces the PlaneView250™ cockpit which brings the PlaneView philosophy from the G350 to the G650 into the super mid-size market. This advanced flight deck improves safety through reduced pilot workload and improved situational awareness. Safety during low visibility operations can be further improved with the optional HUD II heads-up guidance systems, Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS II) and Synthetic Vision (SV-PDF) system. The introduction of auto-braking is an industry-first in this market, to enhance safety, improve passenger comfort and reduce brake wear.
The Gulfstream G250 represents outstanding value in the super mid-size market. Combining improved fuel efficiency, an excellent warranty and enhancements to improve maintainability, the G250 will have low operating costs. Value is further enhanced through Gulfstream’s award winning worldwide product support network.
With over 50 years experience in the business jet market, Gulfstream strives to meet your transportation needs. By combining performance with comfort, safety and affordability, the G250 upholds this Gulfstream tradition.
Gulfstream G350
Many factors influence a business jet's mission requirements. There's the destination, of course. Then consider the average number of passengers, the number and types of missions flown each month, and other factors. Recognizing the diversity of its operators' needs, Gulfstream had the foresight years ago to develop a comprehensive fleet of aircraft that meets every price point and mission requirement from 2,950 to 7,000 nautical miles.
Fitting nicely in the middle is the Gulfstream G350 large-cabin, mid-range business jet, a niche airplane designed for operators who require transcontinental range and the same comfortable cabin appointments as those found on its sister ship, the G450 long-range business jet. The G350 can whisk eight passengers and a crew of three 3,800 nautical miles at a cruise speed of Mach 0.80. That means it can easily connect Washington, D.C., with any point in the continental U.S. and Alaska. Alternatively, it can link Miami with Rio de Janeiro and Sydney with Singapore.
The G350 takes advantage of the leading role Gulfstream plays in developing advanced aviation technology. It's equipped with the Gulfstream PlaneView cockpit, the same flight deck developed for the ultra-long-range G500 and G550 . The PlaneView cockpit has been hailed as the most advanced flight deck available in business aviation.
The G350's wide, roomy cabin can comfortably accommodate up to 16 passengers in three distinct seating areas. To personalize the aircraft, operators may choose from six individual floor plans. The G350 boasts an unmatched cabin environment. The tastefully appointed cabin boasts three temperature zones, abundant natural light streaming through a dozen of Gulfstream's signature oval windows and 100 percent fresh air constantly circulating through the cabin.
To measure the value of the G350, think of the many years of research and development that Gulfstream has invested in its ultra-long-range aircraft. Gulfstream introduced the first ultra-long-range business jet, the GV, more than a decade ago. Since then, our engineers and designers have been steadily improving the technology, making each successive model safer and more comfortable by enhancing the avionics systems, situational awareness and passenger comfort and amenities.
For more than 50 years, Gulfstream has been earning the respect and trust of business travelers. By combining performance with safety, comfort and affordability, the G350 upholds the Gulfstream tradition.
Gulfstream G450:
The Gulfstream G450 is not only the best large-cabin, long-range business jet in its class, it's also a direct descendent of the storied GIV -series aircraft, the best-selling business jet in the world. By the time production of the GIV-series ceased in 2002, Gulfstream had turned out over 500 of these world-class airplanes.
The G450 is a complete upgrade of what was an outstanding business jet to begin with. It can reach a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.88 and carry a management team of eight up to 4,350 nautical miles at its normal cruise speed of Mach 0.80. With its intercontinental range, the G450 easily links Dallas with Paris. High altitudes don't faze this aircraft. A G450 departed the high-altitude Centennial Airport in Denver and touched down slightly more than seven hours later at Honolulu Airport on Oahu. The flight set a new city-pair speed record.
The G450's cockpit bristles with the same advanced technology found on all other large cabin Gulfstreams. The G450's PlaneView cockpit is considered to be the most advanced flight deck in business aviation. The airplane's avionics suite presents critical flight status information on 14-inch liquid crystal display screens arranged in a landscape format. Gulfstream's Enhanced Vision System™, a standard feature, enhances situational awareness significantly by presenting pilots with a clear picture of runway markings, taxiways and the surrounding landscape at night or in deteriorating weather conditions. Gulfstream also offers the Synthetic Vision – Primary Flight Display as an option increasing the level of safety and situational awareness even in zero visibility conditions.
G450 operators may choose from six Select Interior Configurations to personalize their cabin. Individual cabin designs will accommodate up to 16 passengers comfortably with berthing for six. Whatever the configuration, G450 passengers will appreciate the abundant sunshine streaming through Gulfstream's signature oval windows, the 100 percent fresh air and the advanced soundproofing that envelops the living environment in new levels of quiet.
The inherent value of the G450 is evident in its GIV lineage, its PlaneView cockpit and its greater than 99.8 percent dispatch reliability rate. Like all members of the Gulfstream fleet, the G450 is sustained by Gulfstream's vast, worldwide product-support network. More than 3,000 trained professionals stationed at strategically located service centers, authorized warranty centers and line-service facilities around the world stand ready to meet the needs of the G450 fleet.
The G450 was developed by the same team that won the 2003 Collier Trophy, the most prestigious award in aviation today. Whether you cross a continent or an ocean, the G450 will strive to exceed your expectations.
Gulfstream G500:
If your mission profiles combine international with domestic travel, then the Gulfstream G500 large-cabin, ultra-long range business jet is the ideal choice. At Mach 0.85, the versatile G500 will carry an eight-person management team 5,100 nautical miles in record time. For longer flights to far-off capitals, the G500 offers a range of 5,800 nm, easily linking Los Angeles with Tokyo or London with Johannesburg.
Like all Gulfstream ultra-long-range business jets, the G500 is equipped with the Gulfstream PlaneView cockpit, the most advanced flight deck in business aviation. Based on Honeywell's next-generation Primus Epic integrated avionics suite, the PlaneView cockpit in the G500 has Gulfstream's signature Cursor Control Device and the optional Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System II™. The CCD aids pilots in flight planning, navigation and communications. The EVS significantly improves situational awareness by enabling pilots to see runway markings, taxiways and the surrounding landscape at night or in murky weather.
The G500 was designed with productivity and comfort in mind. The airplane's roomy cabin features up to four distinct living areas, three separate temperature zones and a choice of available configurations that seat up to 18 passengers. Separate groupings, thoughtfully arranged, encourage working, dining, entertaining or resting.
By combining ample sunlight from Gulfstream's signature oval windows with continually supplied 100 percent fresh air and a low cabin altitude of 6,000 feet, the G500 counters the effects of jet lag and delivers its passengers relaxed and refreshed at their destination.
Measuring the value of a G500 ultra-long-range business jet is simply a matter of mixing traditional and nontraditional factors. Consider, first of all, the airplane's extensive range and impressive speed. Then there's a living environment that accommodates multiple layouts and configurations. Now mix in untraditional factors: its advanced flight deck, a dispatch-reliability rate of more than 99.8 percent, and Gulfstream's top-ranked worldwide product support network.
We built the first airplane designed expressly for business travel more than 50 years ago. We set the standard then, and we continue to set the standard today.
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.
Gulfstream 650:
The Gulfstream G650® ultra-large-cabin, ultra-high speed business jet is, quite simply, the gold standard in business aviation. The flagship of the Gulfstream fleet flies faster and farther than any traditional business aircraft and envelops its privileged passengers in a level of comfort far greater than any other aircraft in its class.
Introduced in 2008, the G650 will carry eight passengers and a crew of four on nonstop legs of 7,000 nautical miles. That means it will link Dubai with New York and London with Buenos Aires. With its powerful Rolls-Royce BR725 engines, the G650 will cover shorter distances at a speed of Mach 0.925. No traditional business jet will take you closer to the speed of sound.
Exceptional power and ultra-long legs aside, the G650 will be remarkably versatile. It will deliver excellent takeoff and landing performance with a balanced field length of just 6,000 feet.
The G650 is the most technologically advanced business aircraft in the sky. The G650 comes standard with many advanced safety features such as Enhanced Vision System II™, the Head-Up Display II and the Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display. Its Planeview II™ cockpit comes equipped with a Triplex Flight Management System, Automatic Emergency Descent Mode, 3-D weather radar, Advanced Flight Controls – in short, a full array of sophisticated, next-generation technology to improve pilot situational awareness and enhance safety.
Gulfstream engineers paid particular attention to the cabin environment. In fact, they designed it from the inside out. Longer, wider and taller than any other cabin in its class, the G650 living environment provides comfortable accommodations for up to 18 people. Choose from 12 Select floor plans to configure the G650 to meet your specific mission requirements. The cabin can be configured with a four place conference table with two additional seats across the aisle for meals or meetings for up to 6 people. Enjoy wider seats, more aisle room and a large stateroom option for resting up between world capitals.
If time is money, then the time saved jetting from continent to continent is money in the bank. Consider the value of the G650 not only in terms of time saved, but also in more tangible ways: In the excellent warranty Gulfstream offers on the primary aircraft and the secondary structure. In the worldwide product-support network that Gulfstream maintains on six continents. In the technological advancements that enable the flight crew to reach new levels of situational awareness and overall aircraft safety. And in the inherent value of the Gulfstream name itself.
We built the first airplane specifically intended for business use decades ago. We know our business. We believe the G650 is the finest aircraft we've ever built.
Conslusion about Gulfstream jets
At the and after this short history and detailed tech details about all live Gulfstream business and special missions models,what we can say except that if there is perfect private jet, why wouldn't be a one of Gulfstrem models?
I hope that You enjoy and they You will charter some of those beauties sometime, and if you do that i would like to comment and share with others expirience of flying with one of those machines.
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