Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft low-wing
jet aircraft
swept wing
twin-engine jet
12,500 lbs
gptkbp:avionics advanced for its time
gptkbp:capacity up to 8 passengers
gptkbp:constructionMaterial monocoque
gptkbp:controls elevators, ailerons, rudder
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
gptkbp:design high aspect ratio wings
Grumman engineers
gptkbp:emergencyServices 2 overwing exits
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Spey
2
gptkbp:engineType turbofan
gptkbp:firstFlight 1958
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 3,500 lbs
gptkbp:headlights T-tail
gptkbp:height 24 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first purpose-built business jet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
gptkbp:influenced subsequent Gulfstream models
gptkbp:interiorFeatures luxurious seating
gptkbp:introduced 1960
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future jets.
gptkbp:length 73 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Grumman_Aircraft_Engineering_Corporation
gptkbp:market 1960
gptkbp:marketSegment business aviation
gptkbp:maxSpeed 400 knots
gptkbp:nickname Gulfstream I
gptkbp:notableFeature pressurized cabin
gptkbp:numberBuilt 200
gptkbp:operationalArea charter services
gptkbp:operationalHistory used for executive transport
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 1,000 lbs
gptkbp:performance efficient cruise performance
gptkbp:primaryUser corporate operators
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:productionYears 1958-1970
gptkbp:products A1EA
gptkbp:range 2,500 nautical miles
gptkbp:retired 1980s
gptkbp:role business jet
gptkbp:services 45,000 ft
gptkbp:soundtrack high-quality
gptkbp:speed 350 knots
gptkbp:successor Gulfstream II
gptkbp:takeoffDistance 2,500 ft
3,000 ft
gptkbp:wingArea 600 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 78 ft 6 in