Beechcraft Baron vs Gulfstream G550
The Beechcraft Baron and the Gulfstream G550 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 2.5x the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 12,500 km for the Gulfstream G550. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 6,005 m for the Beechcraft Baron. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 18:1 the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg. The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 600 for the Gulfstream G550. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $62M for the Gulfstream G550. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 43 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1960 vs 2003).
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 million |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 941 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 571 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 43 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or Gulfstream G550?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.