Gulfstream II, III and IV family
The Gulfstream II, III and IV line on this site has three variants. Length runs from the II to the IV, a spread of 8.4 ft (10.5%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. Maximum takeoff weight grows by 18.1% from the lightest variant to the heaviest. The variants spread over Design Group II and Approach Categories C and D.
The Gulfstream III’s FAA reference approach speed, 140 kt, the input for its Approach Category, is 1 kt under the 141 kt floor of Category D. The Gulfstream III has the joint longest wingspan in Design Group II (77 types). The Gulfstream II has the 3rd-tallest tail in Design Group II (77 types). The Gulfstream II has the 4th-highest maximum takeoff weight in Design Group II (77 types, 74 with a published figure).
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream II | 68.8 ft | 79.9 ft | 24.5 ft | 62,000 lb | II-C |
| Gulfstream III | 77.8 ft | 83.1 ft | 24.4 ft | 69,700 lb | II-C |
| Gulfstream IV | 77.8 ft | 88.3 ft | 24.4 ft | 73,200 lb | II-D |
More from the line
The Gulfstream III has the joint 4th-highest FAA reference approach speed among the 77 types in Design Group II (the input for its Approach Category). The Gulfstream III has the joint 5th-longest wheelbase in Design Group II (77 types, 76 with a published figure). The FAA lists the Gulfstream IV in two approach categories, C and D. The Gulfstream IV has the 4th-greatest length in Design Group II (77 types).
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.