News Release

ADDITIONS TO GULFSTREAM FLEET IDEAL FOR GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY USE
Gulfstream 100 and Gulfstream 200 Provide Additional Platforms for Special Missions Applications

Farnborough, England, July 22, 2002 - In May 2001 the Gulfstream 100 and the Gulfstream 200 became valued additions to the Gulfstream fleet of business jet aircraft. The two new members of the Gulfstream fleet have positioned themselves as effective platforms for government and special missions use and are now aligned in that category with the Gulfstream IV-SP and Gulfstream V.

The Gulfstream 100, designated the C-38 by the U.S. military, has superb maneuverability, a maximum speed of .875 Mach, and a maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet. Its robust design makes it the only in production aircraft of its size certified to carry under-wing-mounted accessories required for the specialized mission of target towing. With the best operating performance in its class, the C-38 is also the only new business jet capable of being certified with Standard NATO wing attachment points. Currently, the Gulfstream 100 is used for executive transport, as an air ambulance, for specialized target towing, and for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) applications.

The Gulfstream 200, the pioneer of the super mid-size business jet aircraft, offers the best-balanced performance in its category - excellent climb, high cruising altitude, high speed, long range and short landing capabilities. Able to fly 3,600 nautical miles at speeds of up to Mach .82 and of cruising at altitudes up to 45,000 feet, the Gulfstream 200 is efficient on short range, high speed missions as well.

An added advantage for both aircraft is that they are now part of the award winning, worldwide support, service representatives and parts network which Gulfstream operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Gulfstream is committed to delivering any required parts within 24 hours in North America, and within 48 hours anywhere in the world. In cases where commercial transportation delays might impact on this commitment, Gulfstream uses a dedicated G100 to provide a unique Airborne Product Support program for its warranted customers in North America. The aircraft is also used to transport technicians and parts to major hubs in North America for onward dispatch anywhere in the world.

"For nearly four decades, every model of Gulfstream business jet aircraft ever built has been selected by world governments for special mission and government operations," said Buddy Sams, senior vice president, government sales and marketing, Gulfstream. "The Gulfstream 100 and Gulfstream 200 are now being considered for government and military applications. We are confident that these additional platforms will perform as well as our other Gulfstream aircraft," he added.

 

NOTE TO EDITORS

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,300 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the aviation needs of its customers, Gulfstream offers a full range of aircraft products and services, including the Gulfstream 100®, Gulfstream 200®, Gulfstream IV-SP®, the ultra-long range Gulfstream V® and Gulfstream V-SP®, Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs more than 7,800 people at eight locations. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 54,000 people worldwide and had 2001 revenues of $12 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation. More information about the company can be found on the World Wide Web at www.generaldynamics.com.