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The Gulfstream G-159 (ICAO type G159) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 16,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,200 nm, a cruise speed of 250 knots, a service ceiling of 30,000 ft and seating for up to 37 across its variants.

Gulfstream G-159

Gulfstream G-159
G159
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
16,300 kg
Range
2,200 nm
Seats
37
G-159
Gulfstream · G-159
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
6
Active
6
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
G-159
G-159
—16,300 kg2,200 nm250 kt37
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 1A17 · Rev 19 · issued 1987-04-15

Category
Transport
MTOW
16,330 kg
MZFW
13,475 kg
Seats
2 crew · 21 passengers
Fuel
5,867 L
Ceiling
30,000 ft
Approved fuelJet AJet A-1JP-5Jet BJP-4
Engine

2 Rolls-Royce Dart Mark 529-8E, Mark 529-8H, Mark 529-8X, Mark M529-8X (Mod 1814), Mark 529-8Y, or Mark M529-8Z.

Certification basis

CAR 4b dated December 31, 1953, including Amendments 4b-1 to 4b-5 inclusive, Amendment 4b-6 Items 7, 8, 12, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 42 and 44, 4…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
G-159 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Gulfstream G-159?

The Gulfstream G-159 has a maximum range of 2,200 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Gulfstream G-159 carry?

The Gulfstream G-159 seats up to 37 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Gulfstream G-159?

The Gulfstream G-159's maximum take-off weight is 16,300 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Gulfstream G-159?

The Gulfstream G-159's ICAO type designator is G159.

How many Gulfstream G-159 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 6 registered Gulfstream G-159 airframes worldwide.

Registered G-159 aircraft

Individual G-159 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.