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Gulfstream G550 vs Kawasaki P-1

Gulfstream G550 vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 941 vs 996 km/h, range 12,500 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 79,832 kg, built 600 vs 60 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Kawasaki
First flight 1 January 2003 28 September 2007
Year introduced 2004 2015
Number produced 600 units 60 units
Average unit price $62 million $141.5 million
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 35.4 m
Height 7.7 m 12.1 m
Length 29.4 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 8,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 13,472 meters (44,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.