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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.

The aircraft has a flight management system with a worldwide satellite-based


Global Positioning System. The C-37A is capable of cruising at 51,000 feet
(16,000 m). Features include enhanced weather radar, autopilot and head-up USCG C-37A in flight
display for the pilot. Safety features include Enhanced Vision Systems that
allows increased visibility in adverse 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, one flight engineer, one communications systems operator, and
one flight attendant. It accommodates 5 crew and 12 passengers.[3]

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]

Government and military operators On ramp, Gulfstream V fuselage


with six windows
Algeria

Algerian Air Force operates the Gulfstream V for VIP transport

Greece

Hellenic Air Force operates one Gulfstream V for VIP transport.

Israel

A Special Electronic Mission Aircraft (SEMA), based on a highly modified


Gulfstream G-V aircraft, was delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense in
June 2005.[7]

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

Saudi Arabia operates two GVs in a medevac configuration.[10]

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.

On March 11, 2005, Gulfstream delivered an ultra-long-range G-V to the


National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The aircraft—known as the High-performance, Instrumented
Airborne Platform for Environmental Research (HIAPER), based in Boulder, Colorado, is being used by environmental
and atmospheric scientists from both public and private research facilities.[12] 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.[13] The HIAPER Gulfstream V is modified to accept wing/pylon mounted instrumentation.

United States Air Force operates the C-37A as command/executive transport


United States Army operates the C-37A as command/executive transport
United States Marine Corps operates the C-37A as command/executive transport
United States Navy operates the C-37A as command/executive transport[14]
United States Coast Guard operates two C-37As for executive transportation of the Secretary of Homeland Security
and the Coast Guard Commandant as of January 2012.[15]
Federal Aviation Administration operates one Gulfstream G-IV with tail number N1.
Federal Bureau of Investigation & Department of Justice operate one Gulfstream G-V.
Federal Emergency Management Agency operates one Gulfstream G-V for team transport in disaster response.
National Center for Atmospheric Research operates one Gulfstream G-V for scientific research.

UAE

Dana Executive Jets operates 1 GV

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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Wing area: 1,137 sq ft (105.6 m2) [17]


Aspect ratio: 7.68
Empty weight: 46,200 lb (20,956 kg) , Basic Operating Weight with 4
crew : 46,800 pounds (21,228 kg)[17]
Max takeoff weight: 90,500 lb (41,050 kg)
Maximum Landing Weight : 75,300 pounds (34,200 kg)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight : 54,500 pounds (24,700 kg)
Maximum Fuel Load : 41,300 pounds (18,700 kg)
Maximum Payload : 8,300 pounds (3,800 kg)
Payload w/ Max Fuel : 3,400 pounds (1,500 kg)
Cabin Length : 43.92 feet (13.39 m)
Cabin floor Width : 5.25 feet (1.60 m)
Cabin Height : 6.17 feet (1.88 m) Viewed from below
Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 turbofan, 14,750 lbf (65.6 kN)
thrust each [5]
Performance

Maximum speed: Mach 0.88


Endurance: 14hr 28min[17]
Cruise speed : Mach 0.83 (882 km/h)
Normal cruise range : 5,500 nautical miles (10,186 km), with 5 crew, 12
passengers[3]
Takeoff MTOW, ISA, SL : 6,100 feet (1,900 m)
Climb rate : 4,188 feet per minute (21.28 m/s)[17]
front view

See also
Related development

Gulfstream IV
Gulfstream G550

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Airbus Corporate Jets


Boeing Business Jet
Bombardier Global Express
Dassault Falcon 7X

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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6. "Apple Board of Directors Announces CEO Compensation" (https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2000/01/19Apple-Board-


of-Directors-Announces-CEO-Compensation.html) (Press release). Apple. January 19, 2000.
7. "Gulfstream Special Electronic Mission Aircraft Delivered to Israeli Ministry of Defense" (http://gulfstreamnews.com/ne
ws/gulfstream-special-electronic-mission-aircraft-delivered-to-israeli-ministry-of-defense) (Press release). Gulfstream.
14 June 2005.
8. "Gulfstream Delivers Four Special Mission Aircraft And Receives Order For One More In 1Q05" (http://gulfstreamnew
s.com/news/gulfstream-aerospace-delivers-four-special-missionaircraft-and-receives-order-for-one-more-in-1q05)
(Press release). Gulfstream. April 21, 2005.
9. "Gulfstream Aerospace G-V Gulfstream V - State of Kuwait" (http://www.airliners.net/photo/State-of-Kuwait/Gulfstrea
m-Aerospace-G-V-Gulfstream-V/965713). Airliners.net.
10. "Gulfstream Aerospace G-V Gulfstream V - Saudi Medevac" (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Saudi-Medevac/Gulfstrea
m-Aerospace-G-V-Gulfstream-V/1247907). Airliners.net.
11. "C-37A arrives at Hickam AFB" (http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/128913/c-37a-arrives-at-hicka
m-afb.aspx). U.S. Air Force. November 29, 2006.
12. "HIAPER Gulfstream GV" (https://www.eol.ucar.edu/observing_facilities/hiaper-gulfstream-gv). National Center for
Atmospheric Research.
13. "Gulfstream Delivers Four Special Mission Aircraft And Receives Order For One More In 1Q05" (http://gulfstreamnew
s.com/news/gulfstream-aerospace-delivers-four-special-missionaircraft-and-receives-order-for-one-more-in-1q05)
(Press release). Gulfstream. April 21, 2005.
14. "C-37A (Gulfstream V) and C-37B (Gulfstream 550)" (http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1100&tid=46
2&ct=1). U.S. Navy.
15. "C-37A: Gulfstream V" (http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg7/cg711/c37a.asp). Office of Aviation Forces. United States Coast
Guard. January 26, 2012.
16. "Gulfstream GV Brochure" (https://www.eol.ucar.edu/system/files/brochures/observing_facility/HIAPER/HIAPER_Broc
hure.pdf) (PDF). HIAPER.
17. "Gulfstream aerospace G-V Gulfstream V" (http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/gulfstream-aerospace-g-v-gulfstream-
v/239). Airliners.net.

External links
"C-37A Gulfstream V" (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/c-37.htm). globalsecurity.org.

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