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Gulfstream V
The Gulfstream V (Model GV, pronounced Gee-5) is a long-
Gulfstream V
range, large business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream
C-37A
Aerospace, derived from the previous Gulfstream IV. It flies up to
Mach 0.885, up to 51,000 feet (16,000 m) and has a 6,500 nautical
miles (12,000 km) range. It typically accommodates four crew and
14 passengers. It first flew on November 28, 1995, and entered
service in June 1997.[1] It is used by the US military under the
designation C-37A.[4] It is followed by an improved version, the
Gulfstream 550 (Model GV-SP).
Contents
Design and development Role Business jet
C-37A
National origin United States
Operators
Civil operators Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace
Government and military operators First flight November 28, 1995[1]
Specifications Introduction June 1997[1]
See also
Status In service
References
Primary users United States Air Force
External links
United States Coast Guard
United States Navy
Number built 193[2]
Design and development
Unit cost $36 million (1998)[3]
Developed from Gulfstream IV
Variants Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream V (Model GV) was certified on April 11, 1997. Compared to the
Gulfstream IV, the engines are changed from Rolls-Royce Tay to Rolls-Royce
BR700-710A1-10 with increased thrust, higher bypass ratio, and Full Authority
Digital Engine Controls (FADEC). Operating ceiling is increased from
45,000 ft to 51,000 ft. It has thrust reversers and composite flight control
surfaces. The horizontal tail area is 30% larger, wingspan is increased from
Model in wind tunnel
74.6 ft to 93.5 ft, the fuselage is lengthened by 5 foot forward of the main entry
door, and by 2 foot aft of the wing. Maximum takeoff and landing weights are
increased by 15%.[5]
Capable of flying up to 6,500 nmi (12,000 km), it rolled out in 1995 and was Gulfstream's first ultra-long range business
jet. Total production of the Gulfstream V was 193 aircraft.[2]
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C-37A
Designated C-37A in U.S. Air Force service, the Gulfstream V is used by
government and Defense Department officials. The US Coast Guard operates
two C-37A for transportation of the Department of Homeland Security
Secretary and the Commandant of the Coast Guard. The US Navy operates one
C-37A.
Operators
Civil operators
The majority of G-Vs are operated by corporate and individual owners. Mark
Cuban paid $40 million for a Gulfstream V in October 1999, earning a
Guinness Record of "largest single e-commerce transaction". Steve Jobs
received a Gulfstream V as compensation from Apple in 2000.[6]
Greece
Israel
Japan
Japan Coast Guard received the first of two G-Vs on January 17, 2005.[8] Israeli SEMA Gulfstream G550
Dubbed "Umi Washi" (Sea Eagle), the aircraft will be operated by the JCG
inflight
for maritime surveillance search and rescue. The second aircraft was
delivered in mid-2005.
Kuwait
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The State of Kuwait operates a G-V aircraft[9] in a transport role for the Royal family.
Saudi Arabia
United States
The 89th Airlift Wing's 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base,
Maryland, 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.[11] The 86th Airlift Wing's 76th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air
Base, Germany has two C-37As. The Executive Transport Detachment Pacific,
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii operates one C-37A. The United States Army
Priority Air Transport Det. (USAPAT), Andrews AFB, MD, operates two C-
U.S. Air Force C-37A in VIP livery
37As.
UAE
Specifications
Data from HIAPER GV Brochure[16]
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Capacity: 15–19[17]
Length: 96.4 ft (29.4 m)
Wingspan: 93.45 ft (28.48 m)
Height: 26.85 ft (8.18 m)
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See also
Related development
Gulfstream IV
Gulfstream G550
References
1. "Gulfstream History" (http://www.gulfstream.com/history/). Gulfstream.
2. "Gulfstream V Fleet Achieves 1 Million Flight Hours" (http://gulfstreamnews.com/news/gulfstream-v-fleet-achieves-on
e-million-flight-hours) (Press release). gulfstream. May 13, 2012.
3. "C-37A" (http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104570/c-37a.aspx). US Air Force. May 12,
2003.
4. "Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles" (http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/412015l.pdf) (PDF).
DoD. 12 May 2004.
5. "Type Certificate date Sheet NO. A12EA, revision 46" (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeM
odel.nsf/0/2d504046f9657ec386257f610074fcfb/$FILE/A12EA_Rev46.pdf) (PDF). FAA. February 22, 2016.
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External links
"C-37A Gulfstream V" (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/c-37.htm). globalsecurity.org.
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