Gulfstream G550 vs Yak-11 Moose
The Gulfstream G550 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Yakovlev respectively. The Gulfstream G550 reaches 941 km/h — 2.0x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Gulfstream G550 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 16:1 the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $62M for the Gulfstream G550 vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 58 years before the Gulfstream G550 (1945 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 | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 10 November 1945 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 4566 units |
| Average unit price | $0.0 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 | 15.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 465 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 419 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 476 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 58 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.