N98BM

This airframe is registered as N98BM, a 1976-built Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 Westwind with manufacturer listed as Israel Aircraft Industries and serial number 193. The airframe is owned by VS MARITIME LLC (an LLC based in Oklahoma City, OK, US) and carries a United States registration. Ownership is recorded under VS MARITIME LLC in Oklahoma City; no other ownership transfers or historic operators are published. Registry records show a US operating base, and valuation or condition highlights are Not published.

The cabin of this specific Westwind is completed in an executive layout configured for up to 10 passengers, supporting typical corporate transport missions and small-group travel. Avionics fit is not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations are driven by the twin Garrett TFE731 turbofan installations and the airframe’s 1976 build date. Based from its US registration and owner location, typical operations would originate from the Oklahoma City, OK area, serving medium-range routes within the 2,385 nm capability and cruising near 402 kts. The executive interior suggests use in business, private transport, or maritime support flights operated by the owning LLC.

The Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 Westwind occupies the light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental range for its era with a 45,000 ft service ceiling and twin TFE731 powerplants producing about 3,500 lbf each. Competing types historically include other light business jets with similar passenger counts and range; buyer demand typically centers on corporate owners and charter operators seeking efficient, high-speed regional capability. Maintenance and resale considerations focus on age-related airframe and systems updates, engine support for the TFE731 series, and the availability of updated avionics packages for continued operational relevance.