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Gulfstream G550 vs Gulfstream G650

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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 2003 25 November 2009
Year introduced 2004 2012
Number produced 600 units N/A
Average unit price $62 million $70 million
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 30.4 m
Height 7.7 m 7.7 m
Length 29.4 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 38 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the Gulfstream G550's 12,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G550's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 8 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.