Gulfstream V

infobox Aircraft
name = Gulfstream V C-37A
type = Business jet
national origin = United States
manufacturer = Gulfstream Aerospace

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caption = NASA Gulfstream V
designer =
first flight = 1995
introduced = 1998
retired =
status = Active service
primary user = United States Air Force
more users = United States Coast Guard United States Navy Israeli Air Force
produced =
number built = 191
unit cost =
developed from = Gulfstream IV
variants with their own articles = Gulfstream G500 series

The Gulfstream V is a business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. It is also used by the US military under the designation C-37A. [http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/html/412015l.htm DoD 4120.15L, Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles] , 2004-05-12.] The G500 and G550 are improved versions which are currently in production. The Gulfstream G550 was formerly known as the Gulfstream V SP (G-V SP). [http://www.gulfstream.com/history/ Gulfstream History] , Gulfstream, accessed November 18, 2007.]

Development

The Gulfstream V (also called the G-V) first flew in 1995, was certified in 1997, and was one of the first "ultra-long range" (~6000 nautical miles) business aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 16 people in standard seating configurations, and able to fly up to 6,500 nautical miles (7480 miles, 12,038 km), the GV became the longest range business jet ever made (at the time of its introduction). Total production of the Gulfstream V was 191 aircraft. [ [http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2007/070618a.htm Gulfstream V in Service for 10 Years, June 18, 2007] ]

Designated C-37A in U.S. Air Force service, the Gulfstream V fulfills missions for government and Defense Department officials. The US Navy also 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 cruise at 51,000 feet. Features include enhanced weather radar, autopilot and head-up display for the pilot. Safety features include Enhanced Vision Systems that allows increased visibility in austere 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.

Operations

The 89th Airlift Wing’s 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., 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. [http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123033074] The 86th Airlift Wing's 309th Airlift Squadron, Chievres Air Base, Belgium has one C-37A.

On March 11, 2005, Gulfstream delivered an ultra-long-range GV to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The aircraft – known as the High-performance, Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Research (HIAPER) [ [http://www.hiaper.ucar.edu/index.html HIAPER Project Page] ] – is being used by environmental and atmospheric scientists from both public and private research facilities. 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. [ [http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2005/050421.html "GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05"] (press release April 21, 2005)] The aircraft is based in Boulder, Colorado. [ [http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2005/050614a.htm "GULFSTREAM SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO UCAR"] (Gulfstream press release 14 June 14, 2005)] The HIAPER Gulfstream V is currently being modified to accept wing/pylon mounted instrumentation.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s ownership of a G-V seems to be authenticated by recent budget requests. [ [http://www.usdoj.gov/jmd/2008factsheets/pdf/0809_war_supplemental.pdf US Department of Justice Supplemental Budget Request 2007, (USDOJ.gov)] ] Its use has drawn controversy where FBI director Robert Mueller is said to be using the jet 25% of the time, when the jet was originally requisitioned for use for transporting those suspected of terrorism. [ [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/11/AR2007061102321_pf.html Mueller Often Uses FBI Jet…(Washington Post June 12, 2007] ] [ [http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0706/12/sitroom.03.html The Situation Room (CNN.com) June 12, 2007] ]

Operators

Civil operators

The majority of G-Vs are operated by corporate and individual owners.

;USA
*NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, operates 8 Gulfstream Vs offering fractional ownership. [ [http://www.netjets.com/Learn_More/pdfs/NetJets_Fast_Facts.pdf Layout 1 ] ] ;KUW
*Kuwait Airways operates three Gulfstream Vs.Fact|date=January 2008

Government and military operators

;USA
* United States Air Force
* United States Army: U.S. Army operates the C-37A as command / executive transport
* United States Coast Guard :Has operated one C-37A as "CG-01," the commandant's executive transport, since May, 2002.
* United States Navy:The U.S. Navy operates one C-37A as command / executive transport. [ [http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1100&tid=462&ct=1 U.S. Navy fact file for C-37A (G-V) and C-37B (G550)] ]
* United States Marine Corps:The United States Marine Corps operates the C-37A as command / executive transport
* FAA:The Federal Aviation Administration operates one Gulfstream G-V with tail number N1.
* FEMA:The Federal Emergency Management Agency operates one Gulfstream G-V for team transport in disaster response.
* FBI
* NCAR;ISRA Special Electronic Mission Aircraft, SEMA based on a highly modified Gulfstream GV aircraft was delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, IMOD, in June 2005. [ [http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2005/050614a.htm “GULFSTREAM SPECIAL ELECTRONIC MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO ISRAELI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE” (Gulfstream press release] 14 June, 2005.] ;JPNGulfstream delivered the first of two GV aircraft to the Japan Coast Guard January 17, 2005 [ [http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2005/050421.html GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05”] press release, April 21, 2005.] . “Dubbed “Umi Washi” (Sea Eagle), the aircraft will be operated by the JCG for maritime surveillance search and rescue.” This second aircraft was delivered in the second quarter of 2005.;KUWThe State of Kuwait operates a G-V aircraft [ [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0965713/L/ (Airliners.Net)] ] in a transport role for the Royal family.;KSASaudi Arabia operates two GVs in a medevac configuration [ [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1247907/L/ (Airliners.Net)] ] ;GRC
* Hellenic Air ForceThe Hellenic Air Force operates one Gulfstream V for VIP transport

pecifications

(G-V)

aircraft specifications
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ref=Gulfstream G500 [ [http://www.gulfstream.com/g500/ Gulfstream: G500] ] and corrected by NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook [ [http://www.hiaper.ucar.edu/handbook/basic_specifications.pdf NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook] ] .

crew=2 pilots, 0-2 attendants
capacity=14-19 passengers
length main=96 ft 5 in
length alt=29.4 m
span main=93 ft 6 in
span alt=28.5 m
height main=25 ft 10 in
height alt=7.9 m
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empty weight main=46,200 lb
empty weight alt=21,000 kg
loaded weight main=54,500 lb
loaded weight alt=24,721 kg
useful load main=6,500 lb
useful load alt=2,948 kg
max takeoff weight main=90,500 lb
max takeoff weight alt=41,136 kg
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Maximum ramp weight: 90,900 lb (41,318 kg)

Maximum landing weight: 75,300 lb (34,156 kg)

Maximum fuel weight: 41,300 lb (18,772 kg)

Cabin length: 50 ft 1 in (15.3 m)

Cabin height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Cabin width: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)

Cabin volume: 1,669 ft³ (47.3 m³)

Baggage compartment volume: 226 ft³ (6.4 m³)
engine (jet)=Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10
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range main=5,800 nm
range alt=10,742 km
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ceiling alt=15,545 m
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Takeoff distance: 5,150 ft (1,570 m)

Landing distance: 2,770 ft (884 m)
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C-37A

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crew=5
capacity=12
payload main=
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length main=96 ft 5 in
length alt=29.38 m
span main=93 ft 6 in
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height main=25 ft 11 in
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engine (jet)=Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR710A1-10
type of jet=high bypass ratio turbofan engines
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max speed main=672 mph
max speed alt=.885 mach
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range main=6,300 miles
range alt=5,500nm
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avionics= Honeywell Plainview Primus Epic System

References

"This article contains information that came from a US Government website, in the public domain." [http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=91 USAF Website]

ee also

aircontent
related=
* Gulfstream IV
* Gulfstream G500/G550
similar aircraft=
* Bombardier Global Express
* Bombardier Global 5000
* Dassault Falcon 7X
* Boeing Business Jet
* Airbus A318 Elite
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External links

* [http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=239 Gulfstream V on airliners.net]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/c-37.htm C-37A Gulfstream V on globalsecurity.org]
* [http://www.smartcockpit.com/plane/gulfstream/GV/ Gulfstream V on smartcockpit.com]