NOAA G-IV Jet

The Gulfstream IV-SP Hurricane Hunter (N49RF) is a high altitude, high speed, twin turbofan jet aircraft based at NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center.

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As #Iselle nears HI, the @NOAA team is hard at work. Take a look at Wed's flightplan, 33 dropsondes from 45,000ft!

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Had a great first sortie today on hurricane #Iselle. 28 dropsondes launched. Ready for Wed takeoff at 1730Z. @NHC_Pacific @NWSHonolulu

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Entering flight navigation points for #Iselle. We're all set for a 0730L / 1730Z takeoff from Honolulu. @NOAA_OMAO

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Fueling up in one hour for a 3500nm flight. #Iselle is our target today, keep a wise eye on Julio @NHC_Pacific @NOAA

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Staged and ready for hurricane surveillance operations from Hawaii. Here's to taking a good look at #Isella and #Julio.

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Aloha! The @NOAA_OMAO @NOAA_HurrHunter G4 team is deploying to Hawaii today to investigate #Iselle and #Julio

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All in a day's work (at 45,000ft) Mr. Smith. Thank you for the support!

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3700nm mission with 35 dropsondes in a single day? No problem for the @NOAA_OMAO @NOAA_HurrHunter G-IV jet.

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Your @NOAA_HurrHunter squadron is deploying to the Caribbean to take a closer look at AL93. Reference @NHC_Atlantic for more information.

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The Atlantic hurricane season lasts until November 30 -- follow @NOAA49 for real time updates from an official @NOAA_HurrHunter.