Falcon 20 vs Gulfstream III
| 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, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
| 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 | $0.7 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 | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 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 III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III 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 III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 15 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 20 has been produced in greater numbers with 512 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.