N553HA

This airframe, registered as N553HA, is a 2010 Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace with serial number 5290. It is owned by the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY and is associated with an operator/home base presence in Tulsa, OK, US. The aircraft is registered in the US and shows mission-specific exterior modifications including a HALO‑IIIR fairing; specific cabin fit for this tail is not publicly listed. Recent valuation records list the airframe at $16,995,000, reflecting a specialized government-owned transport configured for mission work rather than typical civilian charter.

The cabin is type-certified for 20 seats in a transport-category layout, but the specific interior arrangement for N553HA has not been published and appears to include mission accommodations rather than a standard VIP interior. Avionics are fitted with Gulfstream PlaneView, supporting advanced flight management and systems monitoring typical of Gulfstream G550 family aircraft. Operated by a government missile defense agency, the aircraft’s mission profile likely centers on long‑range transport, airborne test support, and specialized program tasks that leverage the GV‑SP’s long range and high‑altitude capability; the HALO‑IIIR fairing indicates payload or sensor installations beyond standard cabin amenities. Maintenance considerations reflect government operational tempo and mission‑specific equipment integration, which can affect hours, cycles, and resale configuration.

The Gulfstream GV‑SP (G550) occupies the long‑range, high‑performance business and special‑mission niche with transcontinental capability and a 51,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in performance and capability include other long‑range business jets adapted for special missions; market demand for mission‑configured G550s is driven by government, military, and specialized commercial operators. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its government ownership, mission modifications (such as the HALO‑IIIR fairing), and avionics fit, which can complicate civilian conversion but sustain value for similar specialized buyers.