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Airbus A350 vs Gulfstream G650

Airbus A350 vs Gulfstream G650 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 982 km/h, range 15,750 vs 13,890 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 45,360 kg.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Airbus A350 Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 14 June 2013 25 November 2009
Year introduced 2015 2012
Number produced 731 units N/A
Average unit price $317.4 million $70 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 30.4 m
Height -- m 7.7 m
Length 66.8 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 75 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Gulfstream G650's 13,890 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 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 G650?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G650's 45,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Gulfstream G650's 30.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G650 at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 entered service first in 2012, 3 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.