404 Titan vs Gulfstream III

The 404 Titan and the Gulfstream III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream III reaches 927 km/h — 2.2x the 404 Titan's 430 km/h. The 404 Titan has an operational range of 3,410 km vs 6,760 km for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,925 m for the 404 Titan. At 31,615 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream III is 8.3x the 404 Titan's 3,810 kg. The 404 Titan has been produced in 396 units vs 202 for the Gulfstream III. Unit cost is $0.35M for the 404 Titan vs $0.69M for the Gulfstream III. The 404 Titan first flew 4 years before the Gulfstream III (1975 vs 1979).

American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
Cessna 404 Titan Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 February 1975
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 396 units
Average unit price $350K
American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
Gulfstream Gulfstream III Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 202 units
Average unit price $690K
Wing area 22.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.0 m
Maximum speed 430 km/h
Operational range 3,410 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,810 kg
Empty weight 2,193 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW
Wing area 86.8 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m
Height 7.4 m
Length 25.3 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg
Empty weight 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the 404 Titan's 430 km/h, a difference of 497 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the 404 Titan's 3,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 404 Titan's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the 404 Titan's 3,810 kg.
Which is larger, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the 404 Titan's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The 404 Titan entered service first in 1976, 4 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 404 Titan or Gulfstream III?
The 404 Titan has been produced in greater numbers with 396 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.