Gulfstream III
| Gulfstream III | |
|---|---|
 US Navy Gulfstream III |
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| Type: | Business jet |
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| Manufacturer: | |
| First flight: |
1979 |
| Commissioning: |
1983 |
| Production time: |
1979 to 1986 |
The Gulfstream III is a twin-engine business jet made by the US manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace , which was produced until 1986. Designed for two pilots, the aircraft can carry up to 21 passengers. As a business jet, it usually has eight to twelve seats.
history
With the Gulfstream III, the manufacturer continued its successful series of business aircraft. The new model was broadly the previous Gulfstream II and was also an all-weather long-range aircraft with two Rolls-Royce Spey - jet engines . It had a redesigned bow, an elongated fuselage and wings with winglets and a larger span. The larger fuel capacity made it possible to increase the range.
The first flight took place on December 2, 1979. Delivery began at the end of 1980. In 1986, production was discontinued after 206 copies were made in favor of the Gulfstream IV .
Military versions
- C-20A - version of the US Air Force for 14 passengers and 5 crew members
- C-20B - C-20A with improved electronics, VIP transporter and presidential machine
- C-20C - C-20B with improved communications technology
- C-20D - C-20B of the US Navy with modified communications technology
- C-20E - C-20B of the US Army with modified avionics and interior design
- SMA-3 - Special version of the Gulfstream III for the Royal Danish Air Force with a cargo door (2.11 m × 1.6 m) on the right side of the fuselage, AN / APS-127 radar for sea surveillance and operator console in the cabin, delivered in 1982
- SRA-1 - prototype of a special version with reconnaissance sensors and other modifications, first flight in 1984
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 21st |
| length | 25.32 m |
| span | 23.72 m |
| height | 7.43 m |
| Wing area | 86.8 m² |
| payload | 14,060 kg |
| Empty weight | 17,235 kg |
| Takeoff weight | 31,615 kg |
| Top speed | 928 km / h |
| Cruising speed | 818 km / h |
| Service ceiling | 13,720 m |
| Range | 6,980 km |
| Engines | 2 × turbofan engines Rolls-Royce Spey MK511-8 |
See also
Web links
- Type certification of the Gulfstream GII, GIII, GIV & GV - EASA-TCDS-A.070 (PDF; 444 kB)
- airliners.net (English)