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Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream V

Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream V at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 940 km/h, range 7,400 vs 12,000 km, max takeoff weight 20,640 vs 41,050 kg, built 500 vs 193 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900Full specs
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream VFull specs
Specifications
Falcon 900 Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Gulfstream
First flight 21 September 1984 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1986 1997
Number produced 500 units 193 units
Average unit price $44.7 million $18 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 940 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 12,000 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 V?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Gulfstream V's 940 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Falcon 900's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 V?
The Gulfstream V 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 V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 11 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or Gulfstream V?
The Falcon 900 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.