The History Of The Gulfstream Jet Commander

The Jet Commander, also known as 1121 Westwind, was developed by Aero Commander in the United States in the early 1960s. The manufacturer built the initial design as a twin-propeller namesake aircraft, which took to the skies for the first time in January 1963. Two GE CJ610 turbojet engines powered the type, each producing up to 3,100 lbf (14 kN) of thrust at takeoff. Following a comprehensive flight test campaign, the aircraft received its type certification in November 1964. First deliveries to customers began in early 1965.