Medevac Aircraft

Gulfstream aircraft are uniquely capable of providing high-speed, long-range medevac transport engineered for passenger and patient comfort while incorporating state-of-the-art onboard medical assessment, stabilization and treatment. Whether the longest-range G650ER or the superbly reliable G550, Gulfstream aircraft offer low cabin altitude and 100 per cent fresh air distribution that aid respiration, advanced soundproofing for ultraquiet travel, and low vibration, all contributing to patient comfort. A multimission Gulfstream medevac aircraft provides the best platform for quality care during transit while offering proven performance and mission flexibility. The business jet design offers substantially lower operating costs and minimal maintenance support compared to traditional largebody platforms.

CONFIGURATION EASE

Each Gulfstream medevac unit is engineered to meet a customer’s specific programme needs. A multimission option provides the widest range of uses by quickly converting from passenger aircraft to patient transport, executive airlift or to a logistics payload configuration in less than two hours.

MEDEVAC PATIENT LOADING SYSTEM

Gulfstream medevac aircraft are equipped with an electric patient loading system that further ensures patient comfort and safety and reduces exertion and risk of injury for medical personnel. A powered mechanical lift raises patient and stretcher from the ground to the aircraft door. The unit assembles and disassembles quickly and stores easily in the baggage area.

INTEGRATED MEDEVAC SYSTEMS

Highly specialized Gulfstream Special Missions engineers work with each medevac customer to identify and incorporate medical transport equipment specifically suited for that customer’s needs.

Typical integrated systems include:

Oxygen/suction/compressed air components built into the aircraft and plumbed to each patient bed

• Permanent medical beds or beds replaced with seats or divans
• Individual control of each bed
• 26,000-litre oxygen capacity
• Electrical sockets for medical equipment
• Dual instrument panel arches

Specialized systems include:

• Surgical suite
• Integrated electrocardiographic monitor and defibrillator
• Infant incubator
• Blood bank
• Robust data information and image transmission system for telemedical consultation

AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES

High-altitude Capability. With a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 feet/15,545 metres, large-cabin Gulfstream aircraft fly above other air traffic and rise above storm systems that can bring turbulence and cause patient discomfort.

Ultralong Range. With maximum ranges of up to 7,500 nautical miles/13,890 kilometres, Gulfstream aircraft allow patients nonstop flights that avoid inconvenient refueling stops.

High-speed Cruise. The ability to cruise at speeds up to Mach 0.90 reduces flight time, delivering patients more quickly to medical facilities and necessary treatment.

More than two dozen Gulfstream aircraft have been specially configured to offer the highest caliber of air medical transport around the world. The high-speed, long-range and passenger comfort attributes inherent in Gulfstream aircraft serve as an ideal platform for rapidly converted medevac transport today and well into the future.