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Airbus A350 vs Gulfstream G550

Airbus A350 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 941 km/h, range 15,750 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 41,050 kg, built 731 vs 600 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
Airbus A350 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 14 June 2013 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2015 2004
Number produced 731 units 600 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $62 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 28.5 m
Height -- m 7.7 m
Length 66.8 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Gulfstream G550's 12,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A350's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.