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Airbus A330 vs Gulfstream G550

Airbus A330 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 941 km/h, range 13,400 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 41,050 kg, built 1,577 vs 600 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
Airbus A330 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 2 November 1992 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1994 2004
Number produced 1577 units 600 units
Average unit price $260 million $62 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 28.5 m
Height 17.4 m 7.7 m
Length 59.0 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Gulfstream G550's 12,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 10 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.