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    The Gulfstream III is an improved variant of the Grumman Gulfstream II business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. Key improvements included a 6 foot longer wing with winglets added, a 2 foot longer fuselage, and increased maximum takeoff weight. A total of 202 Gulfstream IIIs were built between 1979-1986. The Gulfstream III has a maximum cruise speed of 501 knots and a range of 3,650 nautical miles, carrying up to 19 passengers.

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    The Gulfstream III is an improved variant of the Grumman Gulfstream II business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. Key improvements included a 6 foot longer wing with winglets added, a 2 foot longer fuselage, and increased maximum takeoff weight. A total of 202 Gulfstream IIIs were built between 1979-1986. The Gulfstream III has a maximum cruise speed of 501 knots and a range of 3,650 nautical miles, carrying up to 19 passengers.

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    The Gulfstream III is an improved variant of the Grumman Gulfstream II business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. Key improvements included a 6 foot longer wing with winglets added, a 2 foot longer fuselage, and increased maximum takeoff weight. A total of 202 Gulfstream IIIs were built between 1979-1986. The Gulfstream III has a maximum cruise speed of 501 knots and a range of 3,650 nautical miles, carrying up to 19 passengers.

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    The Gulfstream III is an improved variant of the Grumman Gulfstream II business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace. Key improvements included a 6 foot longer wing with winglets added, a 2 foot longer fuselage, and increased maximum takeoff weight. A total of 202 Gulfstream IIIs were built between 1979-1986. The Gulfstream III has a maximum cruise speed of 501 knots and a range of 3,650 nautical miles, carrying up to 19 passengers.

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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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