Gulfstream G550 vs R22
The Gulfstream G550 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Robinson respectively. The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 5.0x the R22's 188 km/h. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 66:1 the R22's 621 kg. The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 28 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1975 vs 2003).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 941 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 753 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.