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Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream III

Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 941 vs 927 km/h, range 12,500 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 31,615 kg, built 600 vs 202 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550Full specs
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🇺🇸 Gulfstream IIIFull specs
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 2003 2 December 1979
Year introduced 2004 1980
Number produced 600 units 202 units
Average unit price $62 million $690K
Wing area 106.0 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 23.5 m
Height 7.7 m 7.4 m
Length 29.4 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Gulfstream III's 927 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream III's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 24 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.