Gulfstream V

Gulfstream V
C-37A
General information
TypeBusiness jet
National originUnited States
ManufacturerGulfstream Aerospace
StatusIn service
Primary usersUnited States Air Force
Number built193[1]
History
Introduction dateJune 1997[2]
First flightNovember 28, 1995[2]
Developed fromGulfstream IV
VariantsGulfstream G550

The Gulfstream V (Model GV, pronounced "G-five") is a long-range, large business jet aircraft produced by Gulfstream Aerospace, derived from the previous Gulfstream IV. It flies up to Mach 0.885 (508 kn; 940 km/h), up to 51,000 feet (16,000 m) and has a 6,500 nmi (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.[2] It is used by the US military under the designation C-37A.[3] It is followed by an improved version, the Gulfstream 550 (Model GV-SP).

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2012-05-13PR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c "Gulfstream History". Gulfstream. Archived from the original on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
  3. ^ "Model Designation of Military Aerospace Vehicles" (PDF). DoD. 12 May 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 October 2007. Retrieved 21 April 2010.

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