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C-32 vs Gulfstream V

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
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Specifications
C-32 Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Gulfstream
First flight 1 June 1998 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1998 1997
Number produced 6 units 193 units
Average unit price $90 million $18 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 28.5 m
Height 11.0 m 7.7 m
Length 47.3 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 12,000 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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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 2.8:1 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).

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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.