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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Gulfstream G550

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Gulfstream
First flight 25 April 1986 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1987 2004
Number produced 470 units 600 units
Average unit price $500K $62 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.5 m
Height 3.0 m 7.7 m
Length 10.2 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-500 and the Gulfstream G550 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Gulfstream respectively.

The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 3.8x the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 12,500 km for the Gulfstream G550. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,000 m for the Air Tractor AT-500. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 8.6x the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.

The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 600 for the Gulfstream G550. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Air Tractor AT-500 vs $62M for the Gulfstream G550. The Air Tractor AT-500 first flew 17 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1986 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 693 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 17 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.