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Gulfstream G550 vs Pilatus PC-24

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 1 January 2003 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2004 2018
Number produced 600 units 100 units
Average unit price $62 million $12 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 17.0 m
Height 7.7 m 5.3 m
Length 29.4 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 765 kgf
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the Pilatus PC-24. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 5.1x the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $12M for the Pilatus PC-24. The Gulfstream G550 first flew 12 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (2003 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 14 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.