Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream IV Overview

In March of 1983 Gulfstream started to develop a stretched version of the GIII with newer, efficient Rolls Royce Tay engine. The Tay was years ahead of its time with both high power and extremely high effeciency. This allowed Gulfstream to revolutionize business aviation with intercontinental range and advanced cockpit and cabin technology. The new, large yet light wing gave the GIV a 4,300-nautical-mile (7,964-kilometer) range at a Mach .80 cruising speed. Gulfstream added digital flight management computers (the first in a civil aviation aircraft) increasing fuel efficiency while reducing pilot workload. They added satellite communications to the cabin for worldwide access to ground base land lines. The GIV first flew on September 19, 1985, and was entered into service in August 1987. Since then it has become one of the most treasured releases in the Gulfstream field if not the entirety of private aviation.

Gulfstream: A Journey Part I

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

Gulfstream: A Journey Part II

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

Gulfstream: A Journey Part III

Learn the recent history and how the current model Gulfstreams were created. This includes the GV , G650, and new insider infomation on next generation aircraft!