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The Gulfstream III, a business jet produced by

Gulfstream Aerospace, is an improved variant of the
Grumman Gulfstream II.

Gulfstream III

Gulfstream III on approach

Role Business jet

Manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace

First flight 2 December 1979[1]

Introduction 1980

Primary users United States

Gabon
India
Italy

Produced 1979–1986

Number built 202

Developed from Grumman Gulfstream II

Developed into Gulfstream

IV/G400/G450

Design and development …

The Gulfstream III was built at Savannah, Georgia, in

the United States and was designed as an improved
variant of the Grumman Gulfstream II. Design
studies were performed by Grumman Aerospace
Corporation in collaboration with Gulfstream
American Corporation. Design of the Gulfstream III
started with an effort to synthesize a completely
new wing employing NASA supercritical airfoil
sections and winglets. Optimization studies
considering weight, drag, fuel volume, cost, and
performance indicated that a substantial portion of
the new wing benefit could be secured with
modifications to the existing wing. As a result, the
new wing concept was canceled and work began on
design modifications that would retain the
Gulfstream II wing box structure and trailing edge
surfaces.[2]

Compared to the G-1159 Gulfstream II, the wing has

6 ft (1.8 m) more span and 5 ft (1.5 m) winglets
added, the leading edge is longer and its contour is
modified. The fuselage is 2 ft (0.6 m) longer aft of
the main door, the radome is extended and there is a
new curved windshield. Maximum takeoff weight is
increased to 68,200 lb (30,935 kg) or 69,700 lb
(31,615 kg) and there are various changes to the
autopilot, flight instruments, and engine
instruments. The aircraft received its type certificate
from the American Federal Aviation Administration
on 22 September 1980.[3] A total of 202 Gulfstream
IIIs were built, with the last example built in 1986.[4]

In 2013, the FAA modified 14 CFR part 91 rules to

prohibit the operation of jets weighing 75,000
pounds or less that are not stage 3 noise compliant
after December 31, 2015. The Gulfstream III is listed
explicitly in Federal Register 78 FR 39576 . Any
Gulfstream III's that have not been modified by
installing Stage 3 noise compliant engines or have
not had "hushkits" installed for non-compliant
engines will not be permitted to fly in the contiguous
48 states after December 31, 2015. 14 CFR §91.883
Special flight authorizations for jet airplanes
weighing 75,000 pounds or less – lists special flight
authorizations that may be granted for operation
after December 31, 2015.

By 2018, prices for a used 1982 GIII started at

$695,000.[5]

Variants

Special mission variants

Operators

Accidents and incidents

Specifications (Gulfstream III) …

Data from Jane's Civil and Military Aircraft Upgrades

1994–95[4]

General characteristics

Crew: 2-3

Capacity: 19 passengers (standard seating)

Length: 83 ft 1 in (25.32 m)

Wingspan: 77 ft 10 in (23.72 m)

Height: 24 ft 4.5 in (7.430 m)

Wing area: 934.6 sq ft (86.83 m2)

Aspect ratio: 6:1

Airfoil: root: NACA 0012 Mod.; tip: NACA

64A008.5[25]

Empty weight: 38,000 lb (17,237 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 69,700 lb (31,615 kg)

Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey RB.163 Mk

511-8 turbofan engines, 11,400 lbf (51 kN) thrust
each

Performance

Maximum speed: 501 kn (577 mph, 928 km/h)

(max cruise)

Cruise speed: 442 kn (509 mph, 819 km/h) (long

range cruise)

Stall speed: 105 kn (121 mph, 194 km/h)

Range: 3,650 nmi (4,200 mi, 6,760 km) (eight

passengers, IFR reserves)

Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (14,000 m)

Rate of climb: 3,800 ft/min (19 m/s)

See also

References

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