The fourth test article in Gulfstream’s G700 development program made its first flight on October 2, adding to the fleet that will advance the model towards certification. The initial flight, which clocked 1 hour, 56 minutes, took the platform to an altitude of 41,000 feet and reached a speed of 0.89 Mach. The airplane’s primary function will be to test avionics and environmental control, mechanical, electrical-power, and hydraulic systems.
Gulfstream Adds Fourth Test Article to G700 Program
Key Takeaways:
- Gulfstream's fourth G700 test aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight on October 2, focusing on testing avionics, environmental control, and other key systems.
- The G700 test fleet has accumulated over 600 flight hours, demonstrating performance beyond its stated maximum operating speed and cruise altitude.
- Gulfstream highlighted the rapid progression of the G700 program, with four first flights accomplished within eight months, to ensure aircraft maturity at certification.
- Deliveries of the G700, which will include production aircraft outfitted with full interiors, are anticipated to begin in 2022.
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