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Gulfstream Aerospace G1159C IV
History
The Gulfstream IV finds its origin in a large family of business twinjets, developed and built by Gulfstream.
The development of the Gulfstream IV starts in March 1983 in cooperation with Grumman. It was an extended and improved version of the Gulfstream III.
The wings was partially redesigned in order to get a large range and aerodynamic improvements.
The prototype made its first flight in September 1985.
Production started in 1987 with construction-number 1000. From construction-number 1214 an operated version was released under the designation GIV-SP.
Later the type-designation was changed in G400.
Versions
- G300:
- released in 2002 for short range.
- G450:
- a version of the GIV-SP, initial designation GIV-X. With one foot extended version with front section and cockpit of the Gulfstream G550. The G450 production started in 2004. The G350 was the short range version
- C-20F:
- US Army version of the GIV
- C-20G:
- US Navy version
- C-20H:
- a GIV-SP used by the USAF as VIP plane
- C-20J:
- US ARMY designation for a GIV-SP used as VIP plane
| Dimensions: | |||
| Length: | 26,92 m | Wingspan: | 23,72 m |
| Height: | 7,45 m | Wing area: | 88,3 m2 |
| Weights: | |||
| Empty weight: | 16100 kg | Max. start weight: | 33200 kg |
| Performances: | |||
| Max. speed: | 977 km/hr | Climbing speed: | 1220 m/min |
| Cruising speed: | 850 km/hr | ||
| Range: | 13716 m | Service ceiling: | 7815 km |
| Miscellaneous: | |||
| Engine type: | Two Rolls Royce Tay Mk. 611-8 rated 61,6 kN each. | ||
| Crew: | Two men | ||
| Armament: | None | ||
| Notes | Maximum of 16 - 19 passengers | ||
An example of this type was bought early nineties and is used for fast VIP transport. This aircraft was bought on the second hand market and completely overhauled. During the operational use a number of problems occured, so a few years ago the electrical wiring was completely replaced.
This particular Gulfstream IV proved to have been used by Gulfstream for testing purposes and its cabling was modified.
| Serial | Constr. nr. | Date in service | Date out of service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11 | 1009 | 04-1996 | Previous Serials VR-BOY, N780LS, N700LS, N500VS, N500LS |
1/72nd Scale
Kits
- Welsh Models
- Kit EJP72/01: A vacu formed kit of a Grumman Gulfstream IV (Saudia)
- Kit EJP72/11: A vacu formed kit of a Grumman Gulfstream C20G & US Air Force C20H (US NAvy)
- Broplan
- Kit XX: A vacu formed kit of a Gulfstream G-IV SRA-4
- Kit XX: A vacu formed kit of a Gulfstream G-IV
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The basic scheme of the phone is completely white with a red, white and blue striping.
During is operational lifetime in Dutch military service several changes of particular details and inscriptions were made.
Consult photographs of the original device, for example at Airliners.Net
| Scheme | Colour name | FS number | BS-number | Humbrol | XtraColor | Vallejo Model Color | Vallejo Model Air | |
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| Standard #1 | Overall | White | ~7875 | 9010 | 130 / 34 | 70.820/70.951 | ||
Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.
Hieronder een viertal kleurenschema's die het toestel heeft gevoerd.
Gulfstream IV delivery scheme.
Gulfstream IV (second scheme).
Gulfstream IV (third scheme).
Gulfstream IV (fourth scheme).
Literature.
| Luchtvaartwereld; 3e jaargang nummer 4: Gulfstream; De Rolls-Royce van de luchtvaart | Rene de Leeuw | Pag. 124 - 127 | 1986 | Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel |
| Camouflage en Kentekens | J.Greuter e.a. | 1997 | Bonneville – Bergen (NH) |
Websites.
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