Gulfstream IV / Saudia

The Gulfstream IV is a significantly improved, larger, longer ranging and advanced development of the earlier II and III.

The most significant improvement with the G-IV over the earlier Gulfstream models are the Rolls-Royce Tay turbofans, which bring significant fuel burn and noise emission improvements despite their higher thrust output than the II and III's Speys (the IV continues a Gulfstream and Rolls-Royce association that dates back to the original Dart powered Gulfstream I). Other changes include a stretched fuselage and aerodynamically and structurally improved wing with 30% fewer parts, greater fuel capacity and range, increased span tailplane and an advanced EFIS avionics suite with six colour CRT displays.

Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1/48. Wingspan 20 inches, Length 23 inches.