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Gulfstream G550 vs Hawker 400

Gulfstream G550 vs Hawker 400 at a glance — top speed 941 vs 860 km/h, range 12,500 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 7,303 kg, built 600 vs 951 units.

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Hawker 400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 2003 29 August 1978
Year introduced 2004 1978
Number produced 600 units 951 units
Average unit price $62 million $7.4 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 13.3 m
Height 7.7 m 4.2 m
Length 29.4 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 1,315 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Hawker 400's 860 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Hawker 400's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 400's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Hawker 400's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Hawker 400 at $7.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 26 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.