The Gulfstream G100, formerly the IAI Astra, is a twin-engine business jet designed and initially produced by Israel Aerospace Industries and later by Gulfstream Aerospace after it acquired Galaxy Aerospace in 2001. Derived from the earlier Model 1124 Westwind, its prototype made its maiden flight on 19 March 1984, certification followed in 1985 and the first deliveries began in 1986. Successive versions included the Astra SP, the winglet-equipped Astra SPX and the IAI Galaxy, and Gulfstream announced the larger G150 derivative in 2002. The G100 is powered by two Honeywell TFE731-40-R-200G turbofans and weighs about 6,214 kilograms empty. Military users flew modified examples as the C-38A Courier transport, and in 2012 an Eritrean Air Force Astra was stolen by two officers and flown to Saudi Arabia.
Facts
Manufacturer or BuilderIsrael Aerospace Industries and Gulfstream Aerospace 1 Engine Class EngineHoneywell TFE731-40-R-200G turbofan 1 Connections
Of Make
Source Gulfstream G100 (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Gulfstream G100 (Wikipedia)
Lead and development
The prototype made its maiden flight on 19 March 1984
Lead sentence
designed and initially produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and subsequently by Gulfstream Aerospace
Specifications (G-100)
2 × Honeywell TFE731-40-R-200G turbofans
Specifications (G-100), mass
Empty weight: 6,214 kg (13,700 lb)
Lead sentence, body style
is a twin-engine business jet
View the Source2. flugzeuginfo.net: IAI-1125 Astra / Gulfstream G100
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Production Status out of production
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