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Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream G550

Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 941 km/h, range 7,400 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 20,640 vs 41,050 kg, built 500 vs 600 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
Falcon 900 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Gulfstream
First flight 21 September 1984 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1986 2004
Number produced 500 units 600 units
Average unit price $44.7 million $62 million
Wing area 49.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 28.5 m
Height -- m 7.7 m
Length 20.2 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 1066 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,640 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 10,255 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,155 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Falcon 900's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 900's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Falcon 900 at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 18 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.