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AW169 vs Gulfstream G550

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
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Specifications
AW169 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Gulfstream
First flight 10 May 2012 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2015 2004
Number produced 130 units 600 units
Average unit price $9 million $62 million
Wing area -- m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 28.5 m
Height 4.5 m 7.7 m
Length 14.7 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 820 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 375 kW 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The AW169 and the Gulfstream G550 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Gulfstream respectively.

The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 3.1x the AW169's 306 km/h. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 12,500 km for the Gulfstream G550. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 9.1x the AW169's 4,500 kg.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 600 for the Gulfstream G550. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $62M for the Gulfstream G550. The Gulfstream G550 first flew 9 years before the AW169 (2003 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 635 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the AW169's 4,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the AW169's 14.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the AW169 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.