I have noticed that the G-IV has 6 windows on the side of the airplane and that seems to be pretty standard in the photos that have been posted.
However I have noticed that a majority of the G-V’s in the photos posted have 7 windows. There are a few that are posted and even operate as a G-V that only have six windows. (see the aircraft below). Can someone tell me if these are infact G-V’s or if it is an error? I would just like to be able to look at an aircraft at the airport or in a picture and know what type it is.
That second one that he has a picture of N516GH. I followed into Provo on the 12th.
It was VFR and dude was cleared for the visual. he preceded to the Final Approach fix did a full procedure turn, which made have to slow down and hold. I had the Airport in sight 20 miles out.
I was spitting mad…
According to the FAA N-Number Inquiry, both aircraft in question are G-Vs. I believe the version with 7 windows are GV-SP, or I think its now known as the G550/500.
In addition to what the others said, the new 350/450/500/550 all have the new style thrust reversers that are painted. The 350/450 have the one foot extension to the fuselage compared to the G4. There is no way to tell a 4 from a 4SP other than to read the serial number on the data plate. The 5 has 6 windows, the 500/550 has 7.
If you want to go back in time a bit further, the 2 and 3 have smaller diameter engines, the 3 has 2 curved windshields, the 2 has 6 flat cockpit windows. The 2 with the G3 wing is the 2B. You can tell the difference in winglets by whether or not it is “blended”. If it is a sharp curve, it is a 2B or 3. If it is blended it is a 2SP. If it has props and the crew has hearing aids it is a G1.
And, last but not least, if it has tip tanks there is a one in nineteen chance it’s me. 8)
Bravo! I could see the differences in the engine sizes, windshields etc, it was throwing me for a loop, plus I didn’t have the time to really explore the question so I knew you fine people would help out. Thanks for all the help!
No more windscreen wipers on the G450 and the MED has been moved a couple of feet aft vs. the G-IV/SP. Those two changes and the redesigned engine nacelles with the Nordam reversers are the “at a glance” tells.
