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Gulfstream G100 vs Gulfstream III

Gulfstream G100 vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 874 vs 927 km/h, range 5,462 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 31,615 kg, built 265 vs 202 units.

Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
Gulfstream G100 Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 1984 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1985 1980
Number produced 265 units 202 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $690K
Wing area 29.4 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 23.5 m
Height 5.5 m 7.4 m
Length 17.0 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 874 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 5,462 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 6,531 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,928 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G100's 874 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G100's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G100 is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 5 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G100 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.