Grumman Gulfstream I

  • Grumman Aerospace Corporation
  • Gulfstream Aerospace

The Gulfstream I is a twin-engine turboprop business aircraft manufacturer Grumman. The internal type number was G- 159th

History

1956 Grumman began developing a twin-engine turboprop business aircraft. The aircraft should be able to carry 10 to 14 people. Alternatively, could also be carried up to 24 passengers. The Gulfstream I was constructed as a conventional low-wing aircraft with a pressurized cabin and retractable nose wheel undercarriage. As drive two Rolls- Royce Dart turboprop engines were used.

The first prototype flew on 14 August 1958 delivery began in June 1959. 1969, the production in favor of the Gulfstream II was discontinued.

Versions

  • Gulfstream I: This was the standard version from which a total of 200 aircraft were built.
  • Gulfstream IC: conversions of older Gulfstream I. These aircraft were given a longer by 3.25 m Hull to transport a total of 38 passengers. Between 1979 and 1980 created five copies.
  • TC -4C Academe: version for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps for the training of navigators / bombardiers for the A- 6 Intruder. This version can be recognized by their pear-shaped Bugradom. From this version, nine aircraft were built.
  • VC -4C: VIP transport aircraft for the U.S. Coast Guard. Were delivered two copies.

Military user

  • United States Army - The United States Army Corps of Engineers had a Gulfstream I with civilian color scheme and civil registration 1961-1981 in use. The U.S. Army itself had at least a Gulfstream I in use, which was confiscated from drug dealers.
  • United States Coast Guard
  • United States Navy
  • United States Marines

Specifications

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