N383KK

This entry documents airframe N383KK, a Gulfstream G450 (GIV-X) built in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 4252. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by WESTERN DEVCON INC, a corporation based in San Diego, CA, US. The aircraft carries a certified 22-seat capacity and is equipped with factory avionics, supporting its operational role as a corporate executive transport. Valuation notes list the airframe at $12,600,000, reflecting its 2012 build pedigree and configuration.

The cabin is fitted in a typical executive layout, commonly arranged with 12–16 seats in club or conference configurations while retaining a certified capacity of 22 seats for higher-density carriage. Avionics are the factory Gulfstream PlaneView suite, supporting advanced flight deck capabilities and situational awareness for long-range corporate operations. Based on the owner's location in San Diego, CA, US, routine operations likely include transcontinental and transoceanic executive transport within the aircraft’s 4,350 nm range and at cruise speeds near 459 kts, operating up to its 45,000 ft ceiling. Maintenance considerations center on twin Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C engines, each rated at 13,850 lbf, and preservation of the factory-installed PlaneView avionics.

The airframe belongs to the Gulfstream G450 family (GIV-X), representing a mid-size, long-range fixed-wing multi-engine corporate jet platform with executive cabin flexibility and advanced factory avionics. With a long-range capability of 4,350 nm, high cruise speed and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, the type occupies a performance niche attractive to corporations seeking intercontinental connectivity without the scale of larger ultra-long-range types. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect engine and avionics lifecycle management, configuration-driven marketability of the executive cabin, and the documented valuation of $12,600,000.