Falcon 50 vs Gulfstream III
| French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 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 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 50's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 1 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or Gulfstream III?
The Falcon 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 352 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.