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Gulfstream G100 vs Gulfstream G550

Gulfstream G100 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 874 vs 941 km/h, range 5,462 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 11,181 vs 41,050 kg, built 265 vs 600 units.

Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100Full specs
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🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550Full specs
Specifications
Gulfstream G100 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 1984 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1985 2004
Number produced 265 units 600 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $62 million
Wing area 29.4 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 28.5 m
Height 5.5 m 7.7 m
Length 17.0 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 874 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 5,462 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,181 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 6,214 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,928 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G100's 874 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G100's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,181 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G100 entered service first in 1985, 19 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.