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The Gulfstream 1159 (ICAO type GLF4) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 40,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 6,500 nm, a cruise speed of 459 knots, a service ceiling of 51,000 ft and seating for up to 26 across its variants.

Gulfstream 1159

Gulfstream 1159
GLF4
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Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
40,300 kg
Range
6,500 nm
Seats
26
1159
Gulfstream · 1159
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
1,989
Active
1,989
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
G-1159
G-1159
29,700 kg3,250 nm430 kt21
G-1159A
G-1159A
G-1159B
G-1159B
29,700 kg3,250 nm430 kt21
G-IV
G-IV
33,200 kg4,220 nm458 kt26
GIV-X
GIV-X
33,200 kg4,220 nm458 kt26
GV
GV
40,300 kg6,500 nm459 kt19
GV-SP
GV-SP
40,300 kg6,500 nm459 kt19
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A12EA · Rev 36 · issued 2011-03-10

Category
Transport
MTOW
41,410 kg
MZFW
24,748 kg
Seats
2 crew · 19 passengers
Fuel
18,699 L
Ceiling
51,000 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JP-8JP-4JP-5
Engine

2 BMW - Rolls Royce Deutschland BR700-710C4-11 (FAA Type Certificate No. E00057EN) (EASA Type Certificate No. E.018)

Certification basis

FAR Part 25, effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 25-1 through 25-98, with exceptions

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Gulfstream 1159 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Gulfstream 1159 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

21 yearsmedian age

Of the 1,235 registered Gulfstream 1159 with a known build year (62% of the 1,989 we track), the median age is 21 years.

Registration activity

133changed registration in 12 months

133 of the 1,989 registered Gulfstream 1159 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (7% of the fleet), across 133 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
989
Tracked flights
7,919
Tracked flight hours
27,836
Share of fleet flying
50%

989 Gulfstream 1159 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (50% of the registered fleet), across 7,919 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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1159 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Gulfstream 1159?

The Gulfstream 1159 has a maximum range of 6,500 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Gulfstream 1159 carry?

The Gulfstream 1159 seats up to 26 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Gulfstream 1159?

The Gulfstream 1159's maximum take-off weight is 40,300 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Gulfstream 1159?

The Gulfstream 1159's ICAO type designator is GLF4.

How many Gulfstream 1159 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,989 registered Gulfstream 1159 airframes worldwide.