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Gulfstream G550 vs Y-20

Gulfstream G550 vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 941 vs 926 km/h, range 12,500 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 222,000 kg, built 600 vs 58 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Y-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Xian
First flight 1 January 2003 26 January 2013
Year introduced 2004 2016
Number produced 600 units 58 units
Average unit price $62 million $160 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 50.0 m
Height 7.7 m 15.0 m
Length 29.4 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Y-20's 926 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Y-20's 10,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Y-20's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 12 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Y-20?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.