The II was designed in the 70s with some of the best technology of the time. This has allowed these jets to stay competitive for a long time. Today, some people are finding it worth the time investment to upgrade the avionics to a glass cockpit with other modifications.
Avionics:
ADF: Dual Collins ADF-60
Autopilot: Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS
Avionics Package: Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS / Pro Line
Communication Radios: Dual Collins VHF-21C w/8.33 MHz spacing
CVR: Fairchild GA100
DME: Dual Collins DME-40
FDR: Fairchild F-1000
Flight Director: Sperry SPZ-500 IFCS 5-inch
GPS: King KLN-90B
Navigation Radios: Dual Collins VIR-31A w/FM immunity
Radar Altimeter: Sperry AA-215
RMI: Dual Collins 332C-10
TAWS: Honeywell Mark VI GPWS
Transponder: Dual Collins TDR-90
Weather Radar: Collins WXR-300 color
Join Captain Ed Thrayes as he recounts the history of the company whose jets he has been flying for over 25 years. Learn more about early Gulfstreams including model GI and GII
After the creation of their original aircraft, the company would press the limits of private aviation. Captain Thrayes continues to speak about major developments leading to the GIII and GIV
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