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Gulfstream G550 vs T-6 Texan II

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 2003 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2004 2001
Number produced 600 units 850 units
Average unit price $62 million $4.3 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 585 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 14:1 the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 11 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1992 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.