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Gulfstream G550 vs Hürkus

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Hürkus
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream TAI
First flight 1 January 2003 29 August 2013
Year introduced 2004 2016
Number produced 600 units 18 units
Average unit price $62 million --
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 10.0 m
Height 7.7 m 3.7 m
Length 29.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,478 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg -- kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 2,976 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the Hürkus are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and TAI respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 574 km/h for the Hürkus. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,478 km for the Hürkus. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 10,577 m for the Hürkus.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 18 for the Hürkus. The Gulfstream G550 first flew 10 years before the Hürkus (2003 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 367 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 12 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Hürkus?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.