C-20 Gulfstream III
| C-20 Gulfstream III
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C-20 Gulfstream III
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| Description
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| Role |
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| Crew |
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| First Flight |
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| Entered Service |
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| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
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| Dimensions
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| Length C-20B | 83 ft 2 in | 25.4 m
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| Length C-20H | 88 ft 4 in | 26.9 m
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| Wingspan | 77 ft 10 in | m
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| Height | 24 ft 6 in | m
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| Wing area | ft² | m²
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| Weights
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| Empty | lb | kg
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| Loaded | lb | kg
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| Maximum takeoff C-20B | 69,700 lb | 31,610 kg
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| Maximum takeoff C-20H | 74,600 lb | 33,832 kg
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| Capacity |
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| Powerplant
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| Engines |
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| Power | hp | kW
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| Thrust | lb | kN
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| Performance
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| Maximum speed | mph | km/h
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| Combat range | miles | km
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| Ferry range | miles | km
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| Service ceiling | ft | m
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| Rate of climb | ft/min | m/min
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| Wing loading | lb/ft² | kg/m²
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| Thrust/Weight |
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| Power/Mass | hp/lb | kW/kg
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| Avionics
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| Avionics |
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| Armament
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The C-20 Gulfstream is the military designation of the commercial Gulfstream bizjets used by the US military forces. The C-20D Gulfstream III used for world-wide airlift of senior leadership and dignitaries. The C-20G is the Gulfstream IV used for long range, medium airlift logistics support for Fleet Battle Groups.
The C-20D Gulfstream III is an all-weather, long-range, high speed aircraft powered by two Rolls-Royce Spey 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. C-20D aircraft are operated by Fleet Logistics Support Wing Detachment at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.
The C-20G Gulfstream IV is an upgraded and updated version powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay engines. 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, and a ball roller cargo floor is capable of accommodating palletized cargo. C-20G aircraft are operated Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Four Eight (VR-48) and Marine Air Support Detachment (MASD) at Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, DC and at Fleet Logistics Support Wing Detachment, Rolls-Royce Spey MK511-8 turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers.
- GIV - (2) Rolls-Royce Tay MK611-8 turbofan engines equipped with thrust reversers.
- Length: (Nose to Tail)
- GIII - 83.80 ft (25.54 m)
- IV - 88.40 ft (26.94 m)
- Height : (Tail Height)
- GIII - 24.37 ft (7.43 m)
- GIV - 24.51 ft (7.47 m)
- Wing Span:
- GIII - 77.83 ft (23.72 m)
- GIV - 77.83 ft (23.72 m)
- Weight: Max. gross, take-off:
- GIII - 69,700 lb (31,615 kg)
- GIV - 73,200 lb (33,203 kg)
- Airspeed: 0.75 Mach (919 km/h)
- Range:
- GIII - Max (varies with load) 3,700 nautical miles (6,765 km)
- GIV - Max 5,130 nautical miles (9,382 km)
- Crew: Pilot, Co-Pilot and Crew chief, flight attendant and/or loadmaster added as required. Crewed by USMC/USN Reserves
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| | | VC-25
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