Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream III
| American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 million |
| Wing area | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Gulfstream III's 927 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the Gulfstream II's 24.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream II is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream II has been produced in greater numbers with 256 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.