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Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 941 vs 935 km/h, range 12,500 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 33,520 kg, built 600 vs 900 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 2003 19 September 1985
Year introduced 2004 1987
Number produced 600 units 900 units
Average unit price $62 million $26 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 23.5 m
Height 7.7 m 7.7 m
Length 29.4 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Gulfstream IV's 935 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Gulfstream IV's 7,815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream IV's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream IV's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 17 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.