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Gulfstream II (G-1159)
Grumman · Large Cabin Business Jet · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Gulfstream II (G-II) is an American twin engine business jet designed and first built by Grumman, then Grumman American and finally Gulfstream American. It was succeeded by the Gulfstream III. The first Gulfstream II flew on October 2, 1966.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Grumman
- Co-Manufacturer
- Gulfstream American
- Operator
- Corporate / government
- Primary Role
- Large Cabin Business Jet
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1966
- Produced
- 258
- Propulsion
- Turbofan
- Engine
- 2x Rolls-Royce Spey Mk 511-8
- Thrust / Power
- 23,700 lbf total
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 79.9
- Wingspan (ft)
- 68.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 34000
- MTOW (lb)
- 65500
- Endurance (hr)
- 7
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 43000
- Range (mi)
- 3800
- Max Speed (mph)
- 581
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.85