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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.¹ 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).²

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.³

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 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.

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.[1] 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)⁴ – 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.⁵ The aircraft is based in Boulder, Colorado.⁶ 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.⁷ 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.⁸⁹

Operators

Civil operators

Government and military operators

A Special Electronic Mission Aircraft, SEMA based on a highly modified Gulfstream GV aircraft was delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, IMOD, in June 2005.¹²

Gulfstream delivered the first of two GV aircraft to the Japan Coast Guard January 17, 2005¹³. “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.

The State of Kuwait operates a G-V aircraft¹⁴ in a transport role for the Royal family.

Specifications

(G-V)

Data from Gulfstream G500¹⁶ and corrected by NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook¹⁷.

C-37A

References

^ DoD 4120.15L, Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles, 2004-05-12.
^ Gulfstream History, Gulfstream, accessed 18 November 2007.
^ Gulfstream V in Service for 10 Years, June 18, 2007
^ http://www.hiaper.ucar.edu/index.html HIAPER Project Page]
^ "GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05" (press release April 21, 2005)
^ "GULFSTREAM SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO UCAR" (Gulfstream press release 14 June 14, 2005)
^ US Department of Justice Supplemental Budget Request 2007, (USDOJ.gov)
^ Mueller Often Uses FBI Jet…(Washington Post June 12, 2007
^ The Situation Room (CNN.com) June 12, 2007
^ Layout 1
^ U.S. Navy fact file for C-37A (G-V) and C-37B (G550)
^ “GULFSTREAM SPECIAL ELECTRONIC MISSION AIRCRAFT DELIVERED TO ISRAELI MINISTRY OF DEFENSE” (Gulfstream press release 14 June, 2005.
^ GULFSTREAM DELIVERS FOUR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVES ORDER FOR ONE MORE IN 1Q05” press release, April 21, 2005.
^ (Airliners.Net)
^ (Airliners.Net)
^ Gulfstream: G500
^ NSF/NCAR GV Investigator’s Handbook

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