CJ-6 vs Gulfstream G550
Overview
The CJ-6 and the Gulfstream G550 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Gulfstream respectively.
The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 3.1x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 12,500 km for the Gulfstream G550. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 29:1 the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 600 for the Gulfstream G550. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $62M for the Gulfstream G550. The CJ-6 first flew 45 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1958 vs 2003).
| Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 27 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $75K |
| American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,250 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,095 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 941 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 641 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 46 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or Gulfstream G550?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.