The Gulfstream G100, formerly known as the Astra SPX

The Gulfstream G100, formerly known as the Astra SPX, is an Israel Aircraft Industries-manufactured twin-engine business jet, now produced for Gulfstream Aerospace. The United States Air Force designation for the G100 is C-38 Courier.

#Design and development
Astra evolved from the Rockwell Jet Commander aircraft, for which IAI had purchased the manufacturing license in 1968, and the IAI Westwind. The Astra wing design was modified and with a completely new fuselage created the Galaxy (later the Gulfstream G200) business jet during the 1990s.
Work on an improved Westwind began in the early 1980s, with the first prototype flight on 19 March 1984. The first production Astra flew in March 1985, FAA certification came in August 1985 and customer deliveries started in 1986.
The original 1125 Astra was replaced in by the Astra SP, announced in 1989 of which 37 were built. The third variant, Astra SPX, flew in August 1994. This variant was renamed G100 from September 2002 following Gulfstream's acquisition of Galaxy Aerospace, which held the Astra certifications, in May 2001. IAI builds G100s in Israel and then flies the completed airframes to the United states for interior outfitting.
In September 2002 Gulfstream announced the improved G150, based on the G100. This new variant was due in 2005. It has been FAA certified for steep approach.
The C-38 Courier is currently in use by the United States Air Force with the 201st Airlift Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. The C-38 has replaced the earlier C-21 Learjet. The C-38 differs from the standard Gulfstream G100, featuring US military-grade GPS, Tactical Air Navigation, UHF and VHF secure command radio, and Identification friend or foe system.

#Price
The Gulfstream G150 costs approximately $14.5 Million, which is 63.8% less expensive than the average for all Jet Jets & Prop Planes.
#Seating
This aircraft seats up to 8 passengers, which is the least of all Planes.
#Range
The Gulfstream G150 can fly nonstop for up to 3,000 nautical mi, which is 65 nautical mi less than the average for all Jet Jets & Prop Planes. For reference:
NYC to Los Angeles - 2127 nautical miles
NYC to London - 3016 nautical miles
NYC to Tokyo - 5854 nautical miles
#Cruise Speed (Long Range)
This aircraft can fly its maximum range while cruising at a speed of 430 knots, which is 6.1% slower than the average for all Jet Jets & Prop Planes.
#G150 Specifications
*Performance
Long Range Cruise     Mach 0.75
Mmo     Mach 0.85
Normal Cruise     Mach 0.80
Range at LRC     3,000 nm / 5,556 km
Range at Normal Cruise     2,600 nm / 4,815 km
Takeoff Distance (MTOW, SL, ISA)     5,000 ft / 1,524 m
*Weights
Basic Operating     15,100 lbs / 6,849 kg
Maximum Fuel     10,300 lbs / 4,672 kg
Maximum Landing     21,700 lbs / 9,843 kg
Maximum Payload     2,400 lbs / 1,090 kg
Maximum Payload/Full Fuel     850 lbs / 386 kg
Maximum Ramp     26,250 lbs / 11,907 kg
Maximum Takeoff     26,100 lbs / 11,839 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel     17,500 lbs / 7,938 kg
*Design Standards
Engine Type     Honeywell TFE731-40AR
Thrust Rating     4,420 lbs / 19.66 kN (each)
Typical Passenger Payload     4 passengers

*Interior
Total Interior Length     17 ft 8 in / 5.38 m
Cabin Length     17 ft 8 in / 5.38 m
Height     5 ft 9 in / 1.75 m
Width     5 ft 9 in / 1.75 m
Cabin Volume     465 cu ft / 13.16 cu m
Baggage Volume (Gross)     80 cu ft / 2.26 cu m
*Exterior
Height     19 ft, 1 in / 5.82 m
Length     56 ft, 9 in / 17.30 m
Wingspan     55 ft, 7 in / 16.94 m

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