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Gulfstream G650 vs Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Gulfstream G650 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 25 November 2009 19 September 1985
Year introduced 2012 1987
Number produced N/A 900 units
Average unit price $70 million $26 million
Wing area -- m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 30.4 m 23.5 m
Height 7.7 m 7.7 m
Length 30.4 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 982 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 13,890 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,360 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38 kN 2 x 3,141 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the Gulfstream IV's 935 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the Gulfstream IV's 7,815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream IV's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream IV's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G650 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 25 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.