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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 29,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 3,250 nm, a cruise speed of 430 knots, a service ceiling of 43,000 ft and seating for up to 21 across its variants.

Gulfstream 1159

Gulfstream 1159
GLF4
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Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
—
MTOW
29,700 kg
Range
3,250 nm
Seats
21
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Gulfstream · 1159
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
2,019
Active
1,987
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

Comparable listings

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$129,900
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$3,250,000
N137WB · 2006 · 3,643 hrs
$5,000,000
N778CR · 2006 · 4,930 hrs
$10,995,000
N82A · 2016 · 3,323 hrs
$47,900,000
Marketplace

207 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
G-1159
G-1159
—29,700 kg3,250 nm430 kt21
G-1159A
G-1159A
—29,710–45,177 kg———
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 1,257 registered Gulfstream 1159 with a known build year (62% of the 2,019 we track), the median age is 21 years.

Registration activity

111changed registration in 12 months

111 of the 2,019 registered Gulfstream 1159 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 111 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
368
Tracked flights
929
Tracked flight hours
3,116
Share of fleet flying
18%

368 Gulfstream 1159 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (18% of the registered fleet), across 929 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

207Gulfstream 1159 listed for sale

$4Kmedian $6.3M$62M

Asking prices from $4K to $62M, typically $1.8M–$12M — based on 69 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Gulfstream 1159 manuals & documents

14 documents for the Gulfstream 1159 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Flight Manual Supplement · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
GIV I G300 I G400 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT NO. GIV-2016-01 · 2016

This document is a supplement to the Gulfstream GIV Airplane Flight Manual, specifically for the G300 and G400 models. It provides limitations related to the application of sealant compound to the APU enclosure and outlines specific operational restrictions.

  • This is a supplement for Gulfstream GIV series aircraft.
  • It addresses limitations due to improperly applied sealant on the APU enclosure.
  • Unattended ground operations of the APU are prohibited.
  • APU use during flight is restricted to specific failure conditions.
  • Dispatch is not allowed with any engine alternator or converter inoperative.
  • Consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual for other procedures and performance information.

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

The Gulfstream 1159 has a maximum range of 3,250 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Gulfstream 1159 carry?

The Gulfstream 1159 seats up to 21 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Gulfstream 1159?

The Gulfstream 1159's maximum take-off weight is 29,700 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 2,019 registered Gulfstream 1159 airframes worldwide.