Gulfstream G200
Gulfstream · United States / Israel · first flew 1997 · light aircraft
The Gulfstream G200 is a super-mid-size business jet, originally the IAI Galaxy, combining a wide stand-up cabin with intercontinental range.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wide-body super-mid-size cabin |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Wide-body super-mid-size cabin
- Swept wing with aft-fuselage turbofans
- T-tail and large oval fuselage
Identify it by the wide oval fuselage, swept wing, rear-mounted engines and T-tail, larger than the G100/G150.
Specifications
- The Gulfstream G200 has a length of 18.97 m (62 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.7 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 850 km/h (528 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots.
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History
IAI developed the Model 1126 Galaxy by mating a new wide fuselage to a strengthened Astra-derived wing, and it first flew on 25 December 1997. Gulfstream acquired the programme in 2001, renaming it the G200.
Variants
The Galaxy and G200 share the same airframe, and the later Gulfstream G280 continued the concept with a new wing and greater range. The G200 offered a notably roomy cabin for its class.
Where you'll see it
G200s serve UK and European corporate and charter fleets seeking a large-cabin jet capable of transatlantic sectors, bridging mid-size comfort with long range.
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