Gulfstream GIV

Overview & History

The Gulfstream IV, an improvement of the Gulfstream III, features drastically lower noise emission and fuel burn than the II and III’s.

Additionally, the G-IV features a longer range than the G-II or III while sporting one of the longest cabin lengths in the class, lavishly seating up to 14 passengers.

Gulfstream introduced the Gulfstream GIV as the fourth installment in the Gulfstream family line. The design phase for the GIV began in 1983, and the model made its first flight on September 19, 1985.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded certification for the GIV on April 22, 1987.

This model features several notable upgrades, the most prominent being upgraded Rolls Royce engines. Production on the Gulfstream GIV started in 1986 and ended in 1993. 200 aircraft have been built so far.

Gulfstream GIV Performance

The Gulfstream GIV comes equipped with two Rolls Royce Mk 611-8 engines.

These powerful engines are rated at 13,850 pounds of thrust and provide this aircraft with the improved performance and comfort features of 15% improved fuel consumption and decreased noise levels.

The Gulfstream GIV features a climb rate of 4,000 feet per minute and is capable of climbing to an altitude of 37,000 feet in just seventeen minutes.

The Gulfstream GIV requires 5,280 feet of runway to take off on a standard day.

At an airport with an elevation of 5,000 feet, this take-off requirement increases to 7,300 feet of runway.

With four passengers on board, this private business jet needs only 3,361 feet of runway to land.

The maximum range of the Gulfstream GIV reaches 4,220 nautical miles and features a maximum certificated service ceiling of 45,000 feet.

In a long-range cruise configuration, the GIV is capable of maintaining an airspeed of 459 knots at an altitude of 45,000 feet.

In a high-speed cruise configuration, the GIV is capable of maintaining an airspeed of 480 knots at an altitude of 41,000 feet.

Gulfstream GIV Interior

The cabin of the Gulfstream GIV measures 45.1 feet in length, reaches 6.1 feet in height, and stretches a maximum of 7.3 feet in width with a floor width of 5.5 feet.

The GIV is set up to require two crew members in the flight deck and accommodate fourteen to nineteen passengers.

There are several different cabin configurations available for this private business jet, from executive layouts to configurations allowing for sleeping arrangements.

Cockpit

The Gulfstream GIV comes standard with the Honeywell SPZ-8000 integrated digital flight guidance system avionics suite.

This system utilizes an Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS), which features six displays for pertinent flight information.

Avionics systems incorporated in this suite include a Flight Management System, dual Collins communication and navigation radios, and dual Honeywell laser inertial reference systems (IRSs).

Additional instrumentation options include air to ground telephone, triple laser inertial navigation system (INS), and dual FMS.

Gulfstream GIV Charter Cost

The cost to charter this jet starts at around $6,550 an hour.

Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees.

Charter costs will vary based on year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.

Purchase Price

The acquisition cost for this jet typically ranges from $8-9 million.

The price of a jet depends on the production year; it can also go above the given range if the production is new.

It will cost buyers around $1.7 million per year which includes fuel, crew members, and maintenance, etc.

The price of a pre-owned aircraft can be within $2-4 million.