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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.