Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159A Gulfstream 3
The Gulfstream III was an evolution of the earlier Gulfstream II, fitted with a new wing featuring distinctive winglets — among the first widely used on any business jet — to improve fuel efficiency and range. Those winglets became something of a Gulfstream signature, appearing on nearly every model the company has built since. Its extended range let it fly further non-stop than its Gulfstream II predecessor, opening up more intercontinental routes without a fuel stop. It helped cement Gulfstream's reputation for building some of the longest-range business jets available at any given time.
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Did you know?
The Gulfstream III introduced winglets to the lineup, among the first widely used on any business jet, and they became a Gulfstream signature ever since.
Specifications
| Length | 24.4 m (80 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.7 m (78 ft) |
| Height | 7.4 m (24 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 21 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 31.6 t |
| Range | 4,100 NM (7,593 km) |
| Maximum speed | 470 kt (870 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 39,000 ft (11,887 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,210 ft/min (21.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) |
| Landing distance | 975 m (3,199 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 16,200 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Spey 511-8 |
| Units built | 206 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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