Grumman Gulfstream II

The long-range business jet that established intercontinental executive travel standards.

Overview

Grumman United States ICAO: GLF2 1966–1980 Active $21 million (1980)

The Grumman Gulfstream II was introduced in the 1960s as a long-range business jet. It expanded upon earlier Gulfstream models with increased range and performance. The aircraft became widely used for corporate and government transport.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce Spey
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 11,400 lbf · 51 kN
Avionics
Honeywell SPZ-800
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
19
Crew
—
Cabin width
7 ft 4 in  ·  2.23 m
Cabin height
6 ft 1 in  ·  1.86 m
Cabin length
33 ft 11 in  ·  10.33 m
Exterior length
79 ft 1 in  ·  24.11 m
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
68 ft 1 in  ·  20.76 m
Baggage volume
157 ft³  ·  4.5 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
62,000 lb  ·  28,100 kg
Max landing weight
58,500 lb  ·  26,500 kg
Max payload
4,800 lb  ·  2,200 kg
Fuel capacity
2,800 gal · 10,500 L · 8,400 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
420 kt  ·  483 mph  ·  778 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
3,583 nm  ·  4,120 mi  ·  6,640 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
4,500 ft  ·  1,400 m
Rate of climb
4,350 ft/min  ·  22 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,700 ft  ·  1,740 m
Landing distance
4,400 ft  ·  1,350 m
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Grumman G 1159 Gulfstream II in 2016

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Operational Context

Grumman Gulfstream II — long-range business jet

The Gulfstream II first flew in 1966 and entered service in 1967. It featured a swept wing and twin rear-mounted turbofan engines. The aircraft was designed for nonstop transcontinental and transatlantic travel in executive configurations.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines producing approximately 11,400 pounds of thrust (50.7 kN) each, the Gulfstream II cruises at around Mach 0.85, approximately 488 knots (904 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 65,000 pounds (29,484 kg). The cabin typically seats 10 to 19 passengers.

The Gulfstream II helped establish Gulfstream as a leader in long-range business aviation. Many aircraft were later upgraded with modern avionics. The type laid the foundation for later Gulfstream developments.