Gulfstream Aerospace this week celebrated the newest addition to its fleet — the G150 business jet. Billed as Gulfstreams “first true mid-size business jet,” the G150 was introduced in September 2002 and certified ahead of the company’s schedule. The G150 completed its first flight on May 3, 2005, and received FAA certification on Nov. 7, 2005. The G150 aircraft are designed and built in collaboration with Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv, Israel. Initial manufacturing is completed in Tel Aviv, then the aircraft are flown to Gulfstreams Dallas facility for the final phase of manufacturing.
Some of the G150’s performance numbers are better than expected, including maximum range and balanced field length. Drag- and weight-reduction efforts took most of the credit, according to the company. The G150 is powered by two Honeywell TFE731-40AR engines and can reach speeds of up to Mach .85 and altitudes of FL450. At a long-range cruise speed of Mach .75, the G150 can fly four passengers nonstop up to 2,950 nm, giving it transcontinental range. Its flight deck is equipped with Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.
Gulfstream’s G150 Enters Service
Key Takeaways:
- The Gulfstream G150, introduced in 2002 and certified in 2005, is Gulfstream's "first true mid-size business jet."
- It was designed and built in collaboration with Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), with initial manufacturing in Tel Aviv and final assembly in Dallas.
- Powered by Honeywell TFE731-40AR engines, the G150 exceeded performance expectations, offering a transcontinental range of 2,950 nm for four passengers and speeds up to Mach .85.
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