Topic title: ICAO code
GLF3
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Gulfstream III (G-III) by Gulfstream Aerospace (a division of General Dynamics)
Aircraft Category
B (Wingspan: 23.7 meters)
ICAO Aircraft Group II (wingspan between 15 m and <24 m)
Purpose or Role in Game
• Private/Corporate jet – also used in government, military, and special mission roles
• Can serve as an executive transport aircraft, long-range business jet, or government/VIP aircraft.
Why should this aircraft be added?
• The Gulfstream III is an iconic business jet from the early era of long-range private aviation. Including it adds depth to the private/corporate jet category, introduces variety in smaller aircraft operations, and fits well into luxury terminals or VIP zones of large airports. It also enhances realism with unique special mission variants used by air forces and NASA.
• It is ideal for airports that handle mixed civilian and VIP/government operations, or those looking to introduce rare, legacy aircraft into the mix.
Airlines that use it
• U.S. Air Force (designated as C-20A/B/C/D/E for VIP transport)
• NASA (as chase plane, research aircraft)
• Royal Danish Air Force
• Indonesian Air Force
• Various private charter companies and VIP operators globally
• Previously operated by Fortune 500 companies and private individuals
Special characteristics or variants
• Twin-engine long-range business jet (Rolls-Royce Spey engines)
• Max range: approx. 6,760 km (3,650 nm)
• Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (~850 km/h)
• Typical configuration: 12–19 passengers
• Advanced avionics (for its time), with winglets added in later variants
• Military variants include C-20A to C-20E with different cabin configurations
• Can land at shorter runways and smaller airports due to lower category
• Used in VIP, military, medevac, and research missions
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: Gulfstream III - Wikipedia
• FAA Type Certificate: https://drs.faa.gov
• Gulfstream History: https://www.gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-iii/
