Cessna 340 vs Gulfstream II
The Cessna 340 and the Gulfstream II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream II reaches 935 km/h — 2.1x the Cessna 340's 452 km/h. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 7,352 km for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,100 m for the Cessna 340. At 29,710 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream II is 11:1 the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg. The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 256 for the Gulfstream II. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $1M for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II first flew 4 years before the Cessna 340 (1966 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 483 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Cessna 340's 2,602 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or Gulfstream II?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.