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In 1983, Gulfstream has offered a single engine business jet. It was initially designed to be powered by a single 2,900 lbst JT15D-5 engine, but eventually the more powerful 3,500 lbst Garrett TFE731-2 was selected.

The Gulfstream Peregrine has its roots in the American Jet Industries Hustler 500 (fuselage) with the same Allen E. Paulson behind it, and the Gulfstream Peregrine military trainer (wing, tail and engine integration). The fact that the military trainer and the business jet have the same name is the source of some historical confusion.

The GulfStream trainer crashed on November 23, 1983 after 242 flight hours. The Gulfstream Peregrine business jet made its first flight on 14 January 1983. Production go-ahead was given by Gulfstream's board in February 1984 with anticipated deliveries starting in 1987. The program was later cancelled for lack of orders (a few dozen).

Last update : 13MAY04