Overview
The Gulfstream III was introduced in 1979 as a long-range executive jet. Building on earlier Gulfstream models, it offered increased range and improved aerodynamics. The aircraft became a foundation for later Gulfstream designs.
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Specifications
- Engine
- 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey RB.163 Mk 511-8
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 11,400 lbf · 51 kN
- Avionics
- Honeywell Primus Epic CDS/R
- Wing tips
- Canted winglets
- Seats
- 19
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin height
- 5 ft 11 in · 1.80 m
- Cabin length
- 41 ft 4 in · 12.60 m
- Exterior length
- 83 ft 0 in · 25.30 m
- Tail height
- 24 ft 3 in · 7.40 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 6 ft 7 in · 2.00 m
- Wing span
- 77 ft 9 in · 23.70 m
- Baggage volume
- 159 ft³ · 4.5 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 69,500 lb · 31,600 kg
- Max landing weight
- 58,500 lb · 26,500 kg
- Max payload
- 4,500 lb · 2,050 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3,350 gal · 12,800 L · 10,200 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 478 kt · 550 mph · 885 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 135 kt · 155 mph · 250 km/h
- Range
- 3,750 nm · 4,320 mi · 6,950 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft · 13,700 m
- Rate of climb
- 4,210 ft/min · 21 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 5,100 ft · 1,550 m
- Landing distance
- 4,400 ft · 1,350 m
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