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Airbus A319 CJ vs Gulfstream G550

Airbus A319 CJ vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 870 vs 941 km/h, range 11,650 vs 12,500 km, built 1,499 vs 600 units.

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 25 August 1995 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1995 2004
Number produced 1499 units 600 units
Average unit price $80 million $62 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.5 m
Height 11.8 m 7.7 m
Length 33.8 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 11,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 9 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.