Hobbies And Interests
Gulfstream V
The Gulfstream V, also called the G-5, is produced by the Gulfstream Aeronautics and is primarily used by the U.S. Armed Forces. This plane has been flying since 1997 and was one of the first "ultra long-range" business jets to be introduced into the marketplace. The G-5 accommodates up to 16 passengers and is capable of flying over 6,500 nautical miles, or 7,480 miles. At the time of its inception, it had the longest range of any business jet. The G-5 was also the first Gulfstream jet to have Full Authority Digital Electronic Control for the operation of its engines.
Dassault Falcon 2000 EX
The Dassault Falcon 2000 EX is manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation. This plane is a twin-engined aircraft and is capable of flying 3,800 nautical miles (nm). The Dassault Falcon 2000 EX climbs to 39,000 feet and hits speeds of 530 miles per hour. The majority of Dassault Falcon buyers are private citizens or corporations, but the Bulgarian military uses them as well. The plane seats up to eight passengers and two crewmen in the cockpit.
Learjet 60 XR
The Learjet 60 XR is a mid-jet series created by Bombardier Aerospace, an aviation company based in Montreal. The plane was introduced to the marketplace in 2005. The Learjet 60 XR can fly at heights of 51,000 feet and fly over 2,405 nm. The plane has seating for two crewmen in the cockpit and accommodates up to nine passengers. The wingspan of the plane is 44 feet, while its length is 58 feet. According to the Bombardier website, the Learjet 60 XR is the first business jet to be fitted with NASA's Tranair transonic aerodynamics software, which make the plane adjust more efficiently to the velocities of airflow surrounding the aircraft.
Citation Bravo
The Citation Bravo is small business jet created by the U.S. aviation company, Cessna, in 1995 and introduced into the marketplace in 1997. This plane is a member of the Citation II class and can ascend to heights of 45,000 feet. Citation Bravo planes seat seven passengers in the cabin and two crewmen in the cockpit. The plane's top speed is approximately 460 miles per hour and it can fly 1,700 nm. By the time Cessna ceased manufacturing Citation Bravo airplanes in 2006, over 330 planes had been made.