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Gulfstream G550 vs NAMC YS-11

Gulfstream G550 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 941 vs 470 km/h, range 12,500 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 23,500 kg, built 600 vs 182 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream NAMC
First flight 1 January 2003 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2004 1965
Number produced 600 units 182 units
Average unit price $62 million $2.2 million
Wing area 106.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 32.0 m
Height 7.7 m 9.0 m
Length 29.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the NAMC YS-11's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the NAMC YS-11's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 39 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or NAMC YS-11?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.