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Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream V

Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream V at a glance — top speed 935 vs 940 km/h, range 7,352 vs 12,000 km, max takeoff weight 29,710 vs 41,050 kg, built 256 vs 193 units.

Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
Specifications
Gulfstream II Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 2 October 1966 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1967 1997
Number produced 256 units 193 units
Average unit price $1 million $18 million
Wing area 75.2 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 20.8 m 28.5 m
Height 7.5 m 7.7 m
Length 24.1 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 7,352 km 12,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,710 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 16,576 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Gulfstream II's 935 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Gulfstream II's 7,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream II's 24.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 30 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream II has been produced in greater numbers with 256 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.