Gulfstream Aerospace NC-37B
Overview
The Gulfstream NC-37B is a U.S. Navy range-support and telemetry variant based on a Gulfstream business-jet airframe, used for missile test support and instrumentation missions. Military modifications adapt the civil jet for tracking and range operations rather than passenger transport. Such special-mission Gulfstreams illustrate the platform’s flexibility beyond corporate aviation. Public technical detail is limited compared with civil G-series models.
Quick Facts
Range
6750 nm
Cruise Speed
Mach 0.80
Max Speed
Mach 0.885
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | G550 |
|---|---|
| Military Designation | NC-37B |
| Length | 96 ft 5 in |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 93 ft 6 in |
| Height | 25 ft 10 in |
| Empty Weight | 48000 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 91000 lb |
| Cruise Speed | Mach 0.80 |
| Max Speed | Mach 0.885 |
| Range | 6750 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce |
| Engine Model | BR710 family (variant-dependent) |
| Engine Count | 2 |
Data verification status: Partially Verified
Source: Gulfstream special mission / U.S. Navy range support