| The c/n plate on a Jet Commander / Westwind / Astra / Galaxy can usually be found on the rear fuselage under the tail horizontal stabiliser on the door side of the aircraft. |
IAI 1121 JET COMMANDER
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The Jet Commander can be identified by its low slung fuselage and rear mounted engines similar to its turboprop counterpart, the Rockwell Commander 690. The JC has only 3 passenger windows and no wingtip tanks which identify it from the the Westwind. |
IAI 1124 WESTWIND
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Very similar to the Jet Commander although the Westwind has additional wingtip fuel tanks, larger engines and an extended fuselage with 5 rather than 3 passenger windows. |
IAI 1124 WESTWIND 2
| Essentially the same aircraft externally as the Westwind although the WW 2 is easily identified by the winglets mounted on the wingtip fuel tanks. |
IAI 1125 ASTRA
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The IAI 1125 Astra was launched in the late 1980's (?) as a replacement for the Westwind and it is unique in its looks. The military version of the Astra is designated the C-38. Now known as the Gulfstream 100. |
IAI 1125 ASTRA SPX
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The IAI 1125 Astra SPX was launched in the late 1990's offering fuel savings and an updated cockpit. The SPX model is identified by its additional winglets. Now known as the Gulfstream 100. |
IAI 1126 GALAXY
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The IAI 1126 Galaxy is an upgraded Astra with a wider fuselage and can easily be mistaken for an Astra SPX from a distance. Its distinguishing features are its generally larger size, fatter fuselage and 7 round windows. Now known as the Gulfstream 200. |
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