C-32 vs Gulfstream V

Overview

The C-32 and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the C-32 vs 940 km/h for the Gulfstream V. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,802 m for the C-32. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 2.8x the Gulfstream V's 41,050 kg.

The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V first flew 3 years before the C-32 (1995 vs 1998).

American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
Boeing C-32 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price $90 million
American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
Gulfstream Gulfstream V Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 193 units
Average unit price $18 million
Wing area 181.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 47.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg β—‰
Empty weight 58,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,458 kgf β—‰
Wing area 106.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.5 m β—‰
Height 7.7 m β—‰
Length 29.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 940 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg β—‰
Empty weight 20,956 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the C-32's 10,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the C-32's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Gulfstream V's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream V's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V entered service first in 1997, 1 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has been produced in greater numbers with 193 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.