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Gulfstream G550 vs M-346 Master

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 2003 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2004 2015
Number produced 600 units 92 units
Average unit price $62 million $40 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 9.7 m
Height 7.7 m 4.8 m
Length 29.4 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 1,418 kgf
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 4.3x the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $40M for the M-346 Master. The Gulfstream G550 first flew 1 years before the M-346 Master (2003 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the M-346 Master at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or M-346 Master?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.