DC-3 vs Gulfstream G100
The DC-3 and the Gulfstream G100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream G100 reaches 874 km/h — 2.1x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-3 has an operational range of 2,540 km vs 5,462 km for the Gulfstream G100. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. The DC-3 has been produced in 10,174 units vs 265 for the Gulfstream G100. Unit cost is $0.08M for the DC-3 vs $4.3M for the Gulfstream G100. The DC-3 first flew 43 years before the Gulfstream G100 (1941 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 29.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 874 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,462 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,531 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,928 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 461 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 49 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-3 or Gulfstream G100?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.