Hollywood movie star Tom Cruise certainly took flying seriously and got his pilot's license in 1996. Known for box office smashes such as 'Top Gun' and 'Mission Impossible,' he also has a $50 million car collection as well as a fleet of . What exactly does Tom Cruise's look like? Let's take a look in more detail.
The actor owns a Gulfstream GIV produced by Gulfstream Aerospace and registered as N808T. The aircraft was produced between 1985 and 2015, and many models were sold to governments and for military purposes. As a private jet, it is known for its luxury and comfort but is also reliable and efficient, as well as having long-range capabilities.
It was developed from its predecessor, the Gulfstream GIII with a stretched fuselage. The Gulfstream GIV is a high-performance aircraft that is well-suited to long-haul trips. It has two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 turbofan engines that produce 13,850 pounds of thrust.
The aircraft has a range of 4,220 nautical miles or 7,815 kilometers and has a maximum speed of Mach 0.88 or 581 miles per hour or 935 kilometers per hour. This allows for city pairings of: The aircraft has a ceiling of 45,000 feet, which allows for smoother flights and less air traffic.
It has state-of-the-art avionics with the Honeywell SPZ-8000 avionics suite, which features a dual flying management system, GPS, weather radar, and an Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS). Want answers to more key questions in aviation? . Model Gulfstream GIV-SP Cockpit crew .