Gulfstream C-20G

Gulfstream Aerospace · United States · first flew 1983 · transport aircraft

The C-20G is a US Navy and Marine Corps VIP and priority cargo transport derived from the Gulfstream IV business jet, distinguished by a large cargo door.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, tail-mounted
F — Fuselage	Swept low wings, long slender fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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US Navy/USMC VIP transport variant of Gulfstream IV
Twin rear-mounted turbofans with T-tail
Swept low wings, long slender fuselage

Identical in silhouette to a civil Gulfstream IV — note the large aft cargo door on the left fuselage side that distinguishes C-20G from purely passenger variants.

Specifications

The Gulfstream C-20G has a length of 26.92 m (88 ft).
It has a wingspan of 23.72 m (78 ft).
Its maximum speed is 935 km/h (581 mph).
Typical crew: 2 + up to 26 passengers.

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History

The C-20 family entered US military service in 1983 as a series of Gulfstream III and IV derivatives procured by the USAF, Navy, and Marine Corps for executive and staff transport. The G model introduced a reinforced floor and wide cargo door to broaden the aircraft's utility beyond pure VIP missions.

Variants

The C-20 series spans models A through H, covering both Gulfstream III and IV airframes; the C-20G is a Gulfstream IV variant operated primarily by the US Navy and Marine Corps.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the US Navy (VR squadrons) and Marine Corps for transport of senior officials and priority cargo; not in UK service.

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