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Gulfstream G650 vs Gulfstream II

Gulfstream G650 vs Gulfstream II at a glance — top speed 982 vs 935 km/h, range 13,890 vs 7,352 km, max takeoff weight 45,360 vs 29,710 kg.

Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Specifications
Gulfstream G650 Gulfstream II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 25 November 2009 2 October 1966
Year introduced 2012 1967
Number produced N/A 256 units
Average unit price $70 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 75.2 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 20.8 m
Height 7.7 m 7.5 m
Length 30.4 m 24.1 m
Maximum speed 982 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 13,890 km 7,352 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,360 kg 29,710 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 16,576 kg
Total thrust 2 x 75 kN 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the Gulfstream II's 935 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the Gulfstream II's 7,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream II's 24.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 45 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.