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Gulfstream G550 vs Pilatus PC-9

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 1 January 2003 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2004 1987
Number produced 600 units 265 units
Average unit price $62 million --
Wing area 106.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 10.2 m
Height 7.7 m 3.3 m
Length 29.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the Pilatus PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 593 km/h for the Pilatus PC-9. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,537 km for the Pilatus PC-9. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,600 m for the Pilatus PC-9. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 13:1 the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 265 for the Pilatus PC-9. The Pilatus PC-9 first flew 19 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1984 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 348 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 17 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.