GIII AC vs DC

[sg737]

I do like the fact that you can run the APU in flight on the AC airplane.... AC is simpler to operate....

BUT, I really think if you truly understand the system, there is better redundancy in the DC aircraft. I have just over 1000hrs in GIIIs, pretty evenly mixed....

Day to day ops- I do prefer the AC, but not for any substantial reasons....

 

[GVFlyer]

I prefer the AC G-IIIs. We had both at Andrews AFB. We flew them to every continent except Antarctica. Dispatch reliability was similar.

The AC G-III is a more modern airplane and they are newer. With over 500 G-IVs flying around out there with the same electrical system, spares won't be a problem.

The airborne APU is an important feature to me on the AC airplane.

If you elect to buy a DC airplane, make sure that you don't buy one with the LED strip engine indicators or if you do, replace them.


GV

 

[festus89]

i would refer to "Buck Rogers" on that one york

 

[WhyFlare]

Now if your going to look at the GIIIDC you should take a look a serious look at the GIIB. Its the same wing and fuel capicity (28000 lbs approx) as the GIII only 2 feet shorter. They are about 2 to 3 million less then G3 DC. Thats over 1 million per foot!

GIIB will out perform the GIII since it is lighter. Gets to altitude a little quicker and gets 200NM more range. They only converted/made 50 GIIB's. And the ones I have seen have had many upgrades. Most are between 4 to 6 million. My 2 cents.

 

[part61]

I think the G2b is a good way to go too. IF you can stand having a bit older airplane. And with left over $$$ you can put the QTA hush kits on and still be less than a G3.

but either way im sure you'll be happy!

 

[G4G5]

I spent years as a mechanic on both types.

I would look for an AC G3. The early DC G3's were just a modified G2b. While initially much more reliable the AC aircraft have gone through their growing pains (long ago) .

I would look for a serial number in the mid 450's and beyond. I am going back to the deep spaces of my deleted grey matter files but I believe that 407 or their abouts was the first true AC G3. They had played with a couple prior to that but the production line was not fully intergrated. I remember seeing that aircraft in the hanger quite a bit for maint (converters).

I would not want the first 10 or 20 of anything so 430 and beyond would be a good place to start.