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Charter a Gulfstream GIV Private Jet
Typically priced at around $8 million, a good used GIV represents an enormous value in terms of speed, range, cabin size and passenger capacity. You can fly it with all 14 seats full 3,800 nautical miles at speeds up to 476 knots –faster than anything else in its class.
First delivered in 1987, the GIV followed the wildly popular GIII (which debuted in 1976), and essentially cemented Gulfstream’s reputation as the leading business jet provider of the 1980s. It set speed and distance records in its category, could be configured to seat 15 passengers and was the first business jet to feature winglets as standard equipment. Even though the was great for jumping the pond, Gulfstream customers wanted even more range, more fuel efficient engines and better operating economics.
As a result, Gulfstream began designing a four-engine follow up aircraft to the GIII in the early 1980s. The GIV would be the first business jet to feature an all-glass digital cockpit and a digital flight-management computer. When certified in 1987, the aircraft had a top speed of 500 knots, a range of 4,220 nautical miles and a ceiling of 45,000 feet. Between 1987 and 1993, 213 were produced.
The GIV remains one of the thirstiest jets in its class. A fully loaded GIV weighs 73,000 pounds, and 29,000 of that is fuel! Overall, the airplane weighs 30,000 pounds more than a Dassault Falcon 900 or Bombardier Challenger 601.
GIV customers were able to have completely custom interiors installed, but most featured seating for 12 to 16 with forward or rear galleys, a forward crew lavatory and a main executive lavatory in the rear of the aircraft. A stateroom, complete with one or two berthing divans, can be created in the rear of the aircraft forward of the main lavatory. The generous 169 cubic foot baggage compartment is externally accessible, and the galley can be equipped with a microwave, high-speed/temperature convection oven, two coffeemakers and refrigerated storage.
The current G450 may look similar, but it offers more range, new avionics and digital engine controls, a larger cockpit and redesigned cabin entryway, improved cabin altitude and environmental controls, and lower fuel burn. Of course you’ll pay a lot more for these incremental improvements: new G450s start at $49 million and even an average used GIV-SP can command $15 million.
Ultimately, the GIV delivers solid, predictable performance and is considered by many pilots to be a great workhorse. It’s no wonder why this long range, standup cabin aircraft is a top charter pick for many private jet companies around the world.
To charter a Gulfstream jet, please contact RYL by emailing inquiry@ryljets.com or calling 877.391.6161.
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RYL, LLC is not an air carrier and does not own or operate the aircraft on which its clients fly. All Flights are operated by Part 135 Carriers who must meet standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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