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The GV statistics and specifications appear courtesy of Gulfstream. For more information about Gulfstream and the GV, visit the Gulfstream website at www.gulfstream.com.

The following specifications are for a production aircraft and some of these (e.g., maximum payload, range) are different for the delivered research aircraft. Users should consult the GV Investigator's Handbook for detailed information on HIAPER's preformance characteristics.

Aircraft Performance
Maximum Range¹ 6,500 nm 12,046 km
Long Range Cruise Speed Mach 0.80 459 ktas 851 km/h
Takeoff Distance² 5,990 ft 1,826 m
Max Allowable Mach Number Mach 0.885
Landing Distance³ 3,170 ft 966 m
Initial Cruise Altitude 41,000 ft 12,497 m
Maximum Cruise Altitude 51,000 ft 15,545 m
¹ Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, 4 crew, NBAA IFR reserves
² SL, ISA, MTOW
³ SL, ISA, MLW
 
Aircraft Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight 90,500 lb 41,051 kg
Maximum Landing Weight 75,300 lb 34,156 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 54,500 lb 24,721 kg
Basic Operating Weight¹ 48,000 lb 21,773 kg
Maximum Payload 6,500 lb 2,948 kg
Payload with Maximum Fuel 1,600 lb 726 kg
Maximum Fuel Weight 41,300 lb 18,734 kg
Allowance for outfitting/operating items 8,500 lb 3,856 kg
¹ including 4 crew
 
Aircraft Design Standards
Engines (2) BMW Rolls-Royce BR710
Rated Takeoff Thrust ea. 14,750 lb 65.6 kN
Maximum Passengers 19
Passengers¹ 13-15
Cabin Pressure Differential 10.17 psid, 6,000 ft cabin at 51K ft
¹ Typical Outfitting
 
Aircraft Interior
Cabin Entry Door Dimensions 36 in x 60 in 91.4 cm x 152.4 cm
Cabin Length 50 ft 1 in 15.3 m
Cabin Height 6 ft 2 in 1.9 m
Cabin Width 7 ft 4 in 2.2 m
Cabin Volume 1,669 cu ft 47.3 cu m
Baggage Compartment Vol. 226 cu ft 6.4 cu m
 
Aircraft Exterior
Length 96 ft 5 in 29.4 m
Height 25 ft 10 in 7.9 m
Wingspan 93 ft 6 in 28.5 m
 
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