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Gulfstream G100 vs Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream G100 vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 874 vs 935 km/h, range 5,462 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 33,520 kg, built 265 vs 900 units.

Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
Gulfstream G100 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 1984 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1985 1987
Number produced 265 units 900 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $26 million
Wing area 29.4 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 23.5 m
Height 5.5 m 7.7 m
Length 17.0 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 874 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 5,462 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 6,531 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,928 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G100's 874 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G100 entered service first in 1985, 2 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G100 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.