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Gulfstream G550 is often used for high-profile diplomatic or executive missions. It was chosen due to its safety facilities, speed and ability to handle intercontinental travel with minimal stops. Its huge cabin and long distance also makes it an alternative to billionaires
Tahwur Rana was brought to India in Gulfstream G550, a version of G500 (seen in pictures). (Gulf Stream)
Pakistan -born Canadian citizens Tavavur Hussain Rana64, who played an important role in Mumbai’s 26/11 terror attacks, was brought from the US to India on Thursday in a special chartered gulfstream G550 aircraft.
Chartered special flight from a Vienna-based service, Miami, Florida left at 2.15 pm local time on Wednesday (11.45 pm) and landed in Bucharest, Romania by 7 pm. After 11 hours of stay, the aircraft went to Palam Airport in Delhi.
Inside the jet, Rana The National Security Guard (NSG) Commandos, senior officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and an American Sky Marshall remained under the constant watch.
Gulfstream G550 jet is often used for high-profiles Diplomatic Or Executive Mission. Its safety facilities, speed and minimal stops were selected to bring back Rana due to the ability to handle intercontinental travel.
19 passengers can adjust
A highly advanced ultra-long-range business jet, gulfstream G550, is known for its huge cabin, long distance and reliability. It is designed by the American company Gulfstream Aerospace and designed for corporate, government, military and VIP use. Its first flight took place in 2003 and since then it has become the choice of many billionaires, big companies and government agencies worldwide.
G550 is one of its most successful and reliable jets. The company introduced the G550 as an advanced version of the Gulfstream G500, including better technology, long range and advanced cockpit systems. A version with low fuel capacity was marketed as G500. In July 2021, Gulfstream stopped production of G550.
Gulfstream Aerospace is its headquarters at Savannah, Georgia. It is a subsidiary of General Dynamics. Gulfstream aerospace has been building luxury and high-performance business jets since 1958.
Its long distance range makes it perfect for intercontinental flights. For example, it can fly without stopping from New York to Tokyo or London to Cape Town. The price of Gulfstream G550 depends on its adaptation, but its base price is around Rs 500 crore.
Facilities
- Range: 6,750 knots (12,501 km)
- Passenger capacity: up to 19 passengers
- Cabin: huge and comfortable, three cabin zones and a crew with comfort field
- Engine: Two Rolls-Royce BR710-C4-11 Operated by Turbofan Engine
- Avionics: A PlaneView is the facility of cockpit
Dimensions
Length: 96.4 feet (29.39 m)
Wingspan: 93.5 feet (28.5 m)
Tail height: 25.8 feet (7.86 m)
Cabin length (except for): 43.11 feet (13.14 m)
Cabin width: 7.3 feet (2.23 m)
Cabin Height: 6.2 feet (1.89 m)
Bagze Space: 226 Cubic Ft
Maximum take-off weight: 91,200 pounds
Maximum height: 51,000 feet
Top speed: Mach 0.885
Rent
According to an estimate, about 4 crore rupees were spent on this entire journey.
Rana now in custody Nia
Rana was sent for 18-day NIA Detention in court verdict late Thursday night. Around 11 pm, the NIA switched to its inquiry mode with Rana, which would be grorded for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks plan and a role in the conspiracy, killing more than 160 people, including six Americans, and hundreds were injured. Shell agency We will focus on three aspects-a conspiracy of Mumbai terror attacks, the role of Pakistan’s ISI in the attacks, and Rana’s relationship with Lashkar-e-Toba, who carried out the attacks.
A 12-member team of NIA, led by DG Sadanand’s date, will grill Rana.