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Gulfstream III

Gulfstream · Large Cabin Business Jet · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Gulfstream III — Large Cabin Business Jet
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The Gulfstream III, a business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace, is an improved development of the Grumman Gulfstream II.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Gulfstream
Operator
Corporate / government / USAF (C-20A)
Primary Role
Large Cabin Business Jet
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1980
Produced
202
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
2x Rolls-Royce Spey Mk 511-8
Thrust / Power
23,700 lbf total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
83.1
Wingspan (ft)
77.1
Empty Weight (lb)
35100
MTOW (lb)
68700
Endurance (hr)
8
Service Ceiling (ft)
45000
Range (mi)
4100
Max Speed (mph)
581
Max Speed (Mach)
0.85