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An-178 vs Gulfstream G550

An-178 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 990 vs 941 km/h, range 3,680 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 41,050 kg, built 1 vs 600 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
An-178 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Gulfstream
First flight 7 May 2015 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2023 2004
Number produced 1 units 600 units
Average unit price $35 million $62 million
Wing area -- m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 28.5 m
Height 9.6 m 7.7 m
Length 32.2 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the An-178's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The An-178 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 19 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.