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Falcon 10 vs Gulfstream II

Falcon 10 vs Gulfstream II at a glance — top speed 907 vs 935 km/h, range 3,555 vs 7,352 km, max takeoff weight 8,500 vs 29,710 kg, built 226 vs 256 units.

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Specifications
Falcon 10 Gulfstream II
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 1 December 1970 2 October 1966
Year introduced 1971 1967
Number produced 226 units 256 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $1 million
Wing area 24.1 m² 75.2 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 20.8 m
Height 4.6 m 7.5 m
Length 13.9 m 24.1 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 3,555 km 7,352 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 29,710 kg
Empty weight 5,055 kg 16,576 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Falcon 10's 907 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
Both the Falcon 10 and Gulfstream II have a service ceiling of 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Falcon 10 is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 10 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has been produced in greater numbers with 256 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.