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Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream V

Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream V at a glance — top speed 941 vs 940 km/h, range 12,500 vs 12,000 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 41,050 kg, built 600 vs 193 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 2003 28 November 1995
Year introduced 2004 1997
Number produced 600 units 193 units
Average unit price $62 million $18 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 28.5 m
Height 7.7 m 7.7 m
Length 29.4 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 12,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Gulfstream V's 940 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Gulfstream V's 12,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G550's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V entered service first in 1997, 7 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.