Falcon 20 vs Gulfstream III

Overview

The Falcon 20 and the Gulfstream III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 863 km/h for the Falcon 20 vs 927 km/h for the Gulfstream III. The Falcon 20 has an operational range of 3,350 km vs 6,760 km for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,802 m for the Falcon 20. At 31,615 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream III is 2.4x the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.

The Falcon 20 has been produced in 512 units vs 202 for the Gulfstream III. Unit cost is $4.5M for the Falcon 20 vs $0.69M for the Gulfstream III. The Falcon 20 first flew 16 years before the Gulfstream III (1963 vs 1979).

Falcon 20

French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
Dassault Falcon 20 Transport profile drawing
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
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Gulfstream III

American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
Gulfstream Gulfstream III Transport profile drawing
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 $690K
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Falcon 20

Wing area 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.3 m ◉
Height 5.3 m ◉
Length 17.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 863 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,350 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,802 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,530 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,021 kgf ◉

Gulfstream III

Wing area 86.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 23.5 m ◉
Height 7.4 m ◉
Length 25.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 927 km/h ◉
Operational range 6,760 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,716 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg ◉
Empty weight 17,236 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉

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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.

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