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Kawasaki C-2 vs Gulfstream G550

Kawasaki C-2 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 920 vs 941 km/h, range 7,600 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 41,050 kg, built 14 vs 600 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2Full specs
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550Full specs
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Gulfstream
First flight 26 January 2010 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2016 2004
Number produced 14 units 600 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $62 million
Wing area -- m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 28.5 m
Height 14.2 m 7.7 m
Length 43.9 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 12 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.