Gulfstream G100

Gulfstream G100
Χώρα	Ηπα
Ρόλο	Επιχειρηματικό τζετ
Παράγεται	1985–2017
Χτισμένο	Αγνοώ

Teh Gulfstream G100, παλαιότερα γνωστό ως IAI Astra SPX, είναι ένα δικινητήριο επιχειρηματικό τζετ που κατασκευάστηκε από την Israel Aerospace Industries, το οποίο παρήχθη για την Gulfstream Aerospace. Οι παραδόσεις ξεκίνησαν το 1986. Το Πολεμικό Ναυτικό των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών χρησιμοποιεί το αεροσκάφος ως C-38A Courier. Ένα μεταγενέστερο παράγωγο γνωστό ως G150 κυκλοφόρησε το 2002. Gulfstream ανακοίνωσε την τελική πώληση του G150 τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2016 και την τελευταία παράδοση μέχρι τα μέσα του 2017

Πηγή: Gulfstream G100 στη Wikipedia

IAI 1125 Astra Walk Around
Photographers	Vladimir Yakubov
Localisation	Hayward Airport Open House 2012
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General Characteristics

The IAI 1125 Astra is a twin-engine, mid-size corporate jet developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as a significant evolution of the earlier Westwind series. It introduced a new, high-speed swept wing and a more spacious pressurized cabin, establishing a reputation for high speed and long transcontinental range.

Property	Typical Value (Original Astra/SP Variant)
Ρόλο	Mid-size Corporate/Executive Transport
Κατασκευαστής	Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
First Flight	March 19, 1984
Πλήρωμα	2 pilots
Χωρητικότητα	6 to 9 passengers
Εκπέτασμα	16.05 m (52 ft 8 in)
Μήκος	16.94 m (55 ft 7 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	10,660 kg (23,500 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engines: Two Honeywell (Garrett) TFE731-3 turbofan engines.
Thrust: Approximately 16.5 kN (3,700 lbf) per engine (upgraded to 4,250 lbf on the SPX variant).
Engine Placement: Engines are mounted in nacelles on the sides of the rear fuselage.
Wing Design: Features a newly designed, moderately swept low-wing which allows for higher cruising speeds compared to its predecessor.
Cabin: Equipped with a pressurized cabin, offering a comfortable environment at high altitudes. Cabin height is typically 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in).

Performance and Evolution

Maximum Cruise Speed: Up to Mach 0.82 (approx. 465 knots or 860 km/h).
Maximum Range: Up to 5,760 km (3,110 nautical miles) with four passengers and reserves (original Astra).
Service Ceiling: 13,715 m (45,000 ft).
Key Variants:
- Astra SP (Special Performance): Introduced minor aerodynamic refinements and upgraded avionics, slightly increasing range.
- Astra SPX (later Gulfstream G100): Introduced more powerful TFE731-40R engines and distinctive winglets, significantly increasing speed and range (up to 2,900+ nm).
Current Designation: The Astra SPX variant was acquired and rebranded by Gulfstream Aerospace as the Gulfstream G100.
Military Use: The US Air Force utilizes a military transport version of the Astra SPX/G100 under the designation C-38A Courier.