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Falcon 20 vs Gulfstream III

Falcon 20 vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 863 vs 927 km/h, range 3,350 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 31,615 kg, built 512 vs 202 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
Falcon 20 Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 4 May 1963 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1965 1980
Number produced 512 units 202 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $690K
Wing area 41.0 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 23.5 m
Height 5.3 m 7.4 m
Length 17.2 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 2 x 5,171 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.