[GII] BAMS TESTBED
As BAMS testbed was used GII-SP N82CR c/n 80. After a career started in 1970 it was bought by Northrop Grumman 16 May 2006. The registration, N82CR, was applied on 2 June in the same year. During the BAMS test period the aircraft was frequently noted at Mojave airport. It was also used as Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) testbed. After this N82CR was wearing titles as a testbed for the Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS) radar system. Click on the picture or here for extensive information.
[GII] STA
On December 13, 1973, NASA announced that it had selected the Gulfstream II to be used as a flying simulator for potential space shuttle crews. Grumman Aerospace Corporation was awarded a contract to modify two Gulfstream II aircraft to Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA). In order to simulate the flight characteristics and handling qualities of the much larger Space Shuttle Orbiter the aircraft were extensively modified. Click the picture or here for more details.