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Technical Data

UNOFFICIAL NAMES/SLANG:	N/A
FUNCTION:	EXECUTIVE MILITARY AIRLIFT
DATE DEPLOYED:	APR. 1983
PRIME CONTRACTOR:	GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
UNIT COST:	G-IV: $37,000,000
LENGTH:	G-III: 83' - 9" (25.54M); G-!V: 88' - 4" (26.94M)
WINGSPAN:	G-III/G-IV: 77' - 10" (23.95M)
HEIGHT:	G-III: 24' - 4" (7.43M); G-IV: 24' - 6" (7.47M)
SPEED:	575 MPH
WEIGHT (MAX. TAKE-OFF):	G-III: 69,700 LBS (31,615 KG); G-IV: 73,200 LBS (33,203 KG)
ARMAMENT:	NONE
MAX. NORMAL ALTITUDE:	45,000 FT (13,716M)
RANGE:	G-III: 3,700 NM (6,765 KM); G-IV: 5,130 NM (9,382 KM)
ENGINES:	G-III: 2 ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED SPEY MK511-8 TURBOFANS W/ THRUST REVERSERS; G-IV: 2 ROLLS ROYCE TAY MARK 611-8 TURBOFANS W/ THRUST REVERSERS @ 13,850 LBS MAX. THRUST EA.
CREW:	5

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C-20 GULFSTREAM III/IV

Description:

The C-20D is an FAA certified Gulfstream III aircraft that provides world-wide airlift for senior leadership and dignitaries. The C-20G is an FAA certified Gulfstream IV aircraft that provides long range, medium airlift logistics support for Fleet Battle Groups.

Features: Gulfstream III is an all-weather, long-range, high speed aircraft powered by two Rolls-Royce Limited Spey MK511-8 turbofan engines with thrust reversers. The aircraft has an executive compartment with accommodations for five passengers and a staff compartment with accommodations for eight passengers. A walk-in baggage area of 157 cubic feet, fully pressurized, is accessible from the cabin. C-20D aircraft are operated by Fleet Logistics Support Wing Detachment at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.

Throughout its life, the aircraft has been operated and commercially supported by the Navy using Navy and FAA processes, procedures and certifications. It continues to be maintained commercially at all levels of maintenance and relies on commercially available components and equipment to support airworthiness.

The Gulfstream IV is an all-weather, long-range, high speed aircraft powered by two Rolls-Royce Limited Tay MK611-8 turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers. The aircraft may be configured for cargo operations, passenger operations or combinations of the two. With passengers seats removed, it may be modified to the following configurations: three pallets/no passengers, two pallets/eight passengers, and one pallet/fourteen passengers. With a full complement of seats installed, the aircraft is capable of accommodating up to twenty-six passengers and a crew of four. A hydraulically-operated cargo door is installed on the starboard side of the aircraft to facilitate loading and unloading of cargo.

A ball roller cargo floor is capable of accommodating palletized cargo. A walk-in baggage area of 157 cubic feet, fully pressurized, is accessible from the cabin. C-20G aircraft are operated Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Four Eight (VR-48) and Marine Air Support Detachment (MASD) at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, DC and at Fleet Logistics Support Wing Detachment, Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.