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The Gulfstream aircraft were originally designed and manufactured by the Grumman Corporation. Following World War II, Grumman recognized the need for corporate aircraft. Gulfstreams typically seat from 10 to 16 passengers. Like Grumman's fighter aircraft, the Gulfstreams not only possess state of the art technology, but are engineered to look tough as well. The latest addition to the aircraft's lineage is the Gulfstream V. The jet represents a significant technological improvement over the Gulfstream IV. In particular, the plane's range has been extended considerably. This feature, and others, should make the jet highly marketable. It is hoped that the Gulfstream V will reaffirm Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's dominant position in the largebusinessjet market. The first Gulfstream aircraft flew on August 14, 1958 (Collins, 1991, p. T10). Following World War II, Grumman had developed a twinpiston amphibian called the Mallard. However, the market for amphibians proved limited. Moreover, the larger companies of the era had begun spending large sums converting transports and bombers to corporate use. Such factors eventually resulted in Grumman's involvement in corporate aviation. The Gulfstream I was the first turboprop designed for business use. Although it proved successful, Grumman Corporation's longterm goals were actually to manufacture corporate jets. All that was needed, was the right jet engine. During the 1960s, Grumman chose the RollsRoyce Spe
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but also lower operating costs.
In addition, for Middle Eastern executives who desire a lesserrange aircraft, Gulfstream will continue production of an advanced version of the Gulfstream IV, the Gulfstream IVSP (special performance). This plane is not intended as a transition aircraft to the Gulfstream Vs, but is instead being marketed as a lower cost alternative. It will allow executives to conduct business throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Gulf (McKenna, 1993, p. 60).
There are certain features which are common to all Gulfstream aircraft. For example, the planes require a minimum crew of 2, and generally seat an average of 12 to 13 passengers. In addition, for independence in the field, Gulfstreams have auxiliary power units. These units are used for such things as air conditioning on the ground, engine starting, and various other ground power needs (lighting, communications, etc.). Gulfstreams are basically "built to go places;" by choosing different cruising speeds, pilots can shift their priorities depending on the value of time and the desired range (Collins, 1991, p. T15).
The Gulfstream 4 employs both an improved horizontal tail design as well as a RollsRoyce Tay 611 powerplant (Phillips,
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