Following success of Dart-powered Gulfstream I business aircraft, Grumman Corp will introduce swept wing, pure jet Gulfstream II; objective of design of 54,500-lb AUW (all-up weight) aircraft was that it should match airport performance of turboprop aircraft; Gulfstream II is powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey 25 turbofans, mounted in pods on aft fuselage which is ideal for corporate operations where use of local airfields is practice; pressurization system provides sealevel cabin at altitudes to 22,000 ft, and 8000 ft cabin at 43,000 ft; at long-range cruise settings, Gulfstream II will fly 10 passengers plus baggage and three-man crew over 2130 nautical mi IFR stage against 90 knot headwind with full reserves.


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    Title :

    Gulfstream II


    Additional title:

    Shell Aviation News


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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