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C-20A/D Gulfstream III

Mission

USN -- The C-20A and D are commercial derivatives of the Gulfstream III aircraft that provide world-wide airlift for senior leadership and dignitaries.

Description

The Gulfstream III is an all-weather, long-range, high speed aircraft powered by two Rolls-Royce Limited Spey MK511-8 turbofan engines with thrust reversers. The aircraft has an executive compartment with accommodations for five passengers and a staff compartment with accommodations for eight passengers. A walk-in baggage area of 157 cubic feet is fully pressurized and accessible from the cabin. C-20D aircraft are operated by Fleet Logistics Support Wing Squadron at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. The C-20A is operated by Fleet Logistics Support Wing Detachment, Sigonella, Sicily. Throughout its life, the aircraft has been operated and commercially supported by the Navy using Navy and FAA processes, procedures and certifications. It continues to be maintained by both commercial and military technicians at all levels of maintenance and relies on commercially available components and equipment to support airworthiness.

Specifications

Primary Function: World-wide airlift.
Date Deployed: C-20A – 1983; C-20D – 1987.
Propulsion: GIII - (2) Rolls Royce Limited Spey MK511-8 turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers
Length: (Nose to Tail) GIII - 83.08 feet (25.32 m)
Wingspan: GIII - 77.83 feet (23.72 m)
Height: (Tail Height) GIII - 24.37 feet (7.43 m)
Weight: Max. gross, take-off: GIII - 69,700 lbs. (31,615 kg)
Airspeed: 0.85 Mach.
Ceiling: 45,000 feet.
Range: GIII - Max (varies with load) 3,700nm (6,765 km)
Crew: Pilot, Co-Pilot and Crew chief, flight attendant and/or loadmaster added as required. Crewed by USMC/USN Reserves.
Prime Contractors:  Gulfstream & M7 Aerospace.

Program Status

Production Phase: Operational
Inventory: C-20A – 1; C-20D – 2.

C-20G Gulfstream IV

Mission

USN -- The C-20G is a commercial derivative Gulfstream IV aircraft that provides long range, medium airlift logistics support for Fleet Battle Groups.

Description

The Gulfstream IV is an all-weather, long-range, high speed aircraft powered by two Rolls-Royce Limited Tay MK611-8 turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers. The aircraft may be configured for cargo operations, passenger operations or combinations of the two. With passengers seats removed, it may be modified to the following configurations: three pallets/no passengers, two pallets/eight passengers, and one pallet/fourteen passengers. With a full complement of seats installed, the aircraft is capable of accommodating up to twenty-six passengers and a crew of four. A hydraulically-operated cargo door is installed on the starboard side of the aircraft to facilitate loading and unloading of cargo. A ball roller cargo floor is capable of accommodating palletized cargo. A walk-in baggage area of 157 cubic feet is fully pressurized and accessible from the cabin. C-20G aircraft are operated by the Fleet Logistics Support Wing Squadron Four Eight (VR-48) at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base Washington, DC, and the Marine Corps Base Hawaii and the Fleet Logistics Support Wing Squadron (VR-51), in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Specifications

Primary Function: World-wide passenger and cargo airlift.
Date Deployed: 1994.
Propulsion: GIV - (2) Rolls Royce Tay MK611-8 turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers.
Length: (Nose to Tail) GIV - 88.33 feet (26.92 m).
Wingspan: GIV - 77.83 feet (23.72 m).
Height: (Tail Height) GIV - 24.42 feet (7.44 m).
Weight: Max. gross, take-off: 73,200 lb (33,200 kg)
Airspeed: 0.85 Mach.
Ceiling: 45,000 feet.
Range: GIV - Max 5,130nm (9382 km).
Crew: Pilot, Co-Pilot and Crew chief, flight attendant and/or loadmaster added as required. Crewed by USMC/USN Reserves.
Prime Contractors: Gulfstream & M7 Aerospace.

Program Status

Production Phase: Operational
Inventory: Navy – 4; USMC – 1.