GULFSTREAM GIV-SP

• Passengers 14

The Gulfstream GIV-SP is an upgraded version of the successful Gulfstream GIV (IV). It is an ultra-luxurious, ultra-long-range business jet capable of carrying passengers up for eight-and-a-half hours non-stop, completing flights from New York to Tokyo and London to Singapore with ease.

About this aircraft

• The Gulfstream GIV-SP was first delivered in 1992 having taken over from the successful GIV. The upgraded GIV-SP has improved payload and range performance over its predecessor.
• There are a variety of configurations available on the Gulfstream GIV-SP. It can accommodate up to 19 passengers, however most are configured to seat a maximum of 14.
• The internally-accessible baggage compartment can hold 19 suitcases, enough for at least one suitcase per person.  
• In 2001, Gulfstream began work on an improved version of the GIV-SP, originally designated GIV-X. It was later renamed the G450.

The Gulfstream GIV-SP provides a luxurious and flexible option for business and large parties needing to fly long distances in quick time. It, along with its predecessor (The GIV), were so successful and popular within the aviation industry that they not only inspired the designs of the G300 and the G400, but other aircraft in Gulfstream's production including the G350 and G450.

Interior design

Customers who ordered the Gulfstream GIV-SP  jet were able to completely customise the interiors, so there’s a variety of different configurations that feature four-seater conference areas, berthing divans and four-seater dining spaces. However, most of the jets have seating for up to 14 passengers, although the cabin can accommodate 19.

The Gulfstream GIV-SP has a large baggage compartment for its class at 169 cubic feet and the space is easily accessible from the main cabin. A lavatory is usually located at the back of the jet, although many GIVs also include a separate crew lavatory at the front. There is space for a full-service galley with a microwave, two coffeemakers and a fridge to prepare refreshments, which may be situated at the front or the rear of the aircraft depending on the configuration.

Interesting facts to know before you fly

• The signature cabin windows on a Gulfstream aircraft are particularly large. This, along with their sleek oval shape, allows an abundance of natural light to enter the cabin during the flight. They're also positioned so you can see the world below from the comfort of your seat.
• At 6.2 feet high, the cabin is tall enough for most people to walk around inside without having to crouch.
• The Gulfstream GIV-SP has space for two lavatories allowing greater separation between passengers and crew.
• A shorter range variant was created based on the GIV and GIV-SP and given the G300 designation in 2002.

Technological features

The aircraft is outfitted with Two Rolls-Royce Mk 611-8 engines, each providing 13,850 lbs of thrust.

The Honeywell SPZ-8000 avionics suite is found in the GIV-SP's cockpit. It includes Collins radios, FMS and dual Honeywell laser inertial reference systems. Triple laser INS, dual FMS and an air-to-ground telephone are options.

History

The Gulfstream IV followed on from the GIII, making its first flight on September 19th 1985. The jet was fully introduced to the market in 1987 and impressed the aviation industry with its advanced cockpit technology and intercontinental flight range.

In 1992, Gulfstream introduced an upgraded version of the jet, the Gulfstream GIV-SP, which was later redesignated the G400. A shorter range variant of the GIV and GIV-SP was also produced and given the G300 designation in 2002. Prior to this, in 2001, Gulfstream had begun work on an improved version of the GIV-SP - the G450 (originally designated GIV-X). The G350 is a shorter-range version of the G450 which received certification in 2004.

Since 1987, Gulfstream has been producing and delivering several variants for military purposes, including the C-20F, C-20G, C-20H and the C-20J. Indeed, many Gulfstream jets are employed for military and government aviation needs around the world, from Chile to India and Sweden.

Manufacturer

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American aircraft company based in Savannah, Georgia and a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. The company that evolved into Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation started in the late 1950s when Grumman Aircraft Engineering Co., known for military aircraft production, developed a twin-turboprop business aircraft at its facilities in Bethpage, New York, called the Grumman Gulfstream I (G-I). Gulfstream now designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services the latest business jet aircraft and has produced more than 2,000 since 1958.

Cost

A used GIV-SP can cost anywhere between $5-7 million (USD) depending on condition and age.

Charter rates

Charter rates for the Gulfstream GIV-SP can vary greatly depending on the length of the journey you have planned, as well as the airports you decide to fly into and out of.

If you would like to book a private charter flight on the GIV-SP, then why not contact our team? For information on other private jets available for charter, browse our list of available private aircraft.

Wet lease rates

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease rates for the Gulfstream GIV-SP can vary depending on the age of the aircraft, length of the lease term, the number of block hours being guaranteed and the average cycle ratio. Contact our team for more information.