This
aircraft was first made in 1985, but since until now there are many people
interested in this amazing aircraft, I write this Gulfstream IV review just for you. This review
is based on information collected separately from the web, and I re-write them
to give you the most honest article about Gulfstream IV.
Gulfstream IV History and Profile
Like I have
said earlier, this airplane’s debut was in 1985, and still in production now.
Approximately there are 535 GIVs nowadays, and most of them are in great
condition. Originally the GIV is developed to meet the needs of the customers
of Gulfstream III. They wanted more fly range, more fuel efficiency, and
quieter. So Gulfstream realized their customers’ dream with Gulfstream IV.
So they
designed the wing’s weight reduction to increase range and reduce cruise drag,
and also bring more 1,000 gallons of fuel. They modified the wing contour to
the forward 65%. The outboard of the wing was also re-designed to reduce the
peak pressure coefficient, to reduce shock strength, and increase shock sweep.
The result is a 300 more nautical range.
The
Gulfstream IV got its FAA certificate in 1987. At that time, the GIV’s top
speed was 500 knots, can fly up to 4,220 nautical miles, and a maximum altitude
of 45,000 feet.
Gulfstream IV Variants
Having
success in its first design, Gulfstream has modified the GIV to meet the new
standard of aircraft. They made more variants to meet the clients’ request. For
example C-20F/G/H/J which is used by the U.S Department of Defense. The plane
is used for a cargo airplane, and 26 people can fit into the aircraft.
The next
improved version is Gulfstream G450 series. When the GIV used conventional
cockpit, the G450 is already using the phenomenal PlaneView plus the Enhanced
Vision System (EVS) and Gulfstream cursor control system. The EVS allows the
pilots to view a low visibility area, thus they can land on it, which a non-EVS
cannot do. Of course the improvements are not just those. The G450 is more fuel
efficient, more flight range, larger cabin, modern avionics systems, and much
better performance, for a lot more price then the Gulfstream IV.
Gulfstream
IV has been used in many countries to serve military and civil aviations. For
example Japan Defense Force who used it for its Air Defense. The United States
also bought it for its army, navy, air force, marine, and even NOAA.
The
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