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Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream IV

Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 935 km/h, range 7,400 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 20,640 vs 33,520 kg, built 500 vs 900 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900Full specs
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IVFull specs
Specifications
Falcon 900 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Gulfstream
First flight 21 September 1984 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1986 1987
Number produced 500 units 900 units
Average unit price $44.7 million $26 million
Wing area 49.0 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 23.5 m
Height -- m 7.7 m
Length 20.2 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 1066 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,640 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 10,255 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,155 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Gulfstream IV's 935 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Falcon 900's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Gulfstream IV's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 1 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.