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Gulfstream G550 vs Hawker 800

Gulfstream G550 vs Hawker 800 at a glance — top speed 941 vs 830 km/h, range 12,500 vs 5,232 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 12,701 kg, built 600 vs 650 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550Full specs
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🇺🇸 Hawker 800Full specs
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Hawker 800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 2003 26 June 1983
Year introduced 2004 1983
Number produced 600 units 650 units
Average unit price $62 million $13.8 million
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 16.6 m
Height 7.7 m 5.5 m
Length 29.4 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 21 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.