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Ansat vs Gulfstream G550

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
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Specifications
Ansat Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Gulfstream
First flight 17 August 1999 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2013 2004
Number produced 50 units 600 units
Average unit price $8 million $62 million
Wing area 103.9 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 28.5 m
Height 3.4 m 7.7 m
Length 13.8 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 505 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Overview

The Ansat and the Gulfstream G550 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Gulfstream respectively.

The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 3.4:1 the Ansat's 275 km/h. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 12,500 km for the Gulfstream G550. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ansat. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 11:1 the Ansat's 3,600 kg.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 600 for the Gulfstream G550. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $62M for the Gulfstream G550. The Ansat first flew 4 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1999 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 666 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Ansat's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Ansat's 3,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Ansat's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Ansat at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 9 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.