Gulfstream G100

Gulfstream G100
Paese	Usa
Ruolo	Jet d'affari
Prodotto	1985–2017
Costruito	Inconsapevole

Le Gulfstream G100, precedentemente noto come IAI Astra SPX, è un business jet bimotore prodotto dalla Israel Aerospace Industries, prodotto per la Gulfstream Aerospace. Le consegne sono iniziate nel 1986. La Marina degli Stati Uniti impiega l'aereo come C-38A Courier. Un derivato successivo noto come G150 è stato lanciato nel 2002. Gulfstream ha annunciato la vendita finale del G150 nel settembre 2016 e l'ultima consegna entro la metà del 2017

fonte: Gulfstream G100 su 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)
Ruolo	Mid-size Corporate/Executive Transport
Produttore	Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
First Flight	March 19, 1984
Equipaggio	2 pilots
Capacità	6 to 9 passengers
Apertura alare	16.05 m (52 ft 8 in)
Lunghezza	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.