Gulfstream Aerospace G-4 Gulfstream 4
The Gulfstream IV was a further development of the Gulfstream III, with new engines and a stretched fuselage for extra cabin space and range. It became one of the most successful large-cabin business jets of its era, popular with corporations, governments, and heads of state worldwide. Its combination of range, speed, and cabin comfort helped establish Gulfstream as the dominant name in large-cabin business aviation. Later versions, including the G400 and G450, continued refining the same basic airframe for years afterward.
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The Gulfstream IV stretched the fuselage of the Gulfstream III for extra cabin space, becoming one of the best-selling large-cabin jets of its era.
Specifications
| Length | 26.9 m (88 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.7 m (78 ft) |
| Height | 7.4 m (24 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 26 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 33.2 t |
| Range | 4,220 NM (7,815 km) |
| Maximum speed | 476 kt (882 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 115 kt (213 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,000 ft/min (20.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,609 m (5,279 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 16,600 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 |
| Units built | 900 |
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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