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Gulfstream G550 vs Pilatus PC-21

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 1 January 2003 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2004 2008
Number produced 600 units 211 units
Average unit price $62 million $9 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 9.1 m
Height 7.7 m 3.8 m
Length 29.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 9.7x the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 1 years before the Gulfstream G550 (2002 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 256 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 4 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.