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Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 935 vs 935 km/h, range 7,352 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 29,710 vs 33,520 kg, built 256 vs 900 units.

Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
Gulfstream II Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 2 October 1966 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1967 1987
Number produced 256 units 900 units
Average unit price $1 million $26 million
Wing area 75.2 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 20.8 m 23.5 m
Height 7.5 m 7.7 m
Length 24.1 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 7,352 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,710 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 16,576 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Gulfstream II's 935 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Gulfstream II's 7,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Gulfstream II's 24.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.