N81GK
Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) (G450)
Gulfstream Aerospace
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4350 NM
Range
488 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-09-22No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) (G450)
Overview
Registered in the United States to American Family Mutual Insurance Company (Madison, WI). Standard/Transport airworthiness; Airworthiness date 2012-01-22; certificate issue 2013-12-19; registration expiration 2029-12-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8C (13850 lbf each)
- Range: 4350 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 22
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive layouts 12–16 places (multiple floorplans available); forward and aft galley; forward and aft lavatories; cabin length ~45 ft. Executive leather seating, multiple zone climate control, large baggage compartment; common outfittings include conference/dining arrangements and divan/berth options. Avionics: Honeywell Primus Epic / PlaneView (typical)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N81GK, is a Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) built by Gulfstream Aerospace in 2011 with manufacturer serial number 4225. The aircraft is recorded as owned by American Family Mutual Insurance Company, a corporation based in Madison, WI, USA, and is entered on the US civil register. The entry focuses on this specific airframe’s build and corporate ownership; its corporate registration links the aircraft to a Madison, Wisconsin home base and operator environment.
The cabin fit for this airframe reflects the G450’s typical executive arrangements, with multiple floorplan options enabling 12–16 place executive layouts commonly installed; this airframe is noted with a nominal capacity of 22 seats and a cabin length of approximately 45 ft. Onboard service provisions include forward and aft galley positions and forward and aft lavatories as part of the typical cabin configuration. Avionics are installed in the Honeywell Primus Epic / PlaneView suite in the typical G450 fit, supporting the aircraft’s long-range business missions. Operating from a corporate base in Madison, Wisconsin, the airframe’s performance—cruise speed and range—suits transcontinental and North American missions consistent with corporate transport duties.
The Gulfstream GIV-X (G450) platform occupies the long-range large-cabin business jet niche, with this airframe’s 4,350 nm range, 459 kts cruise and 45,000 ft ceiling aligning it with executive transport and corporate shuttle roles. Powered by twin Rolls‑Royce Tay engines producing 13,850 lbf each, the model emphasizes speed and comfort for extended missions. The multipart executive cabin options and Honeywell Primus Epic avionics support high-demand charter and corporate use; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe follow G450 norms given its 2011 build and corporate ownership profile.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N81GK | N100EW | N100HB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 4225 | 4070 | 5137 |
| Year Manufactured | 2011 | 2007 | 2006 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | 14 Hours |
| Range | 4350 NM | 4350 NM | 6750 NM |
| Max Speed | 488 MPH | 500 MPH | 508 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 45000 ft | 51000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |