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Airbus A319 CJ vs Gulfstream G650

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G650
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 25 August 1995 25 November 2009
Year introduced 1995 2012
Number produced 1499 units N/A
Average unit price $80 million $70 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 30.4 m
Height 11.8 m 7.7 m
Length 33.8 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 2 x 38 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the Gulfstream G650 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 982 km/h for the Gulfstream G650. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 13,890 km for the Gulfstream G650. The Gulfstream G650 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $70M for the Gulfstream G650. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 14 years before the Gulfstream G650 (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 11,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 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 G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the Gulfstream G650's 30.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G650 at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 17 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.