Falcon 20 vs Gulfstream II
| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 20's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Gulfstream II which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream II?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.