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Gulfstream G550 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream KAI
First flight 1 January 2003 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2004 2005
Number produced 600 units 200 units
Average unit price $62 million $25 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 9.2 m
Height 7.7 m 4.8 m
Length 29.4 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 1,840 km/h for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,545 m for the Gulfstream G550. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 3.0x the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13,472 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle 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 T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 899 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G550's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13,472 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 1 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.