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Gulfstream II vs C-140 JetStar

Gulfstream II vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 935 vs 922 km/h, range 7,352 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 29,710 vs 19,051 kg, built 256 vs 202 units.

Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
Gulfstream II C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Lockheed
First flight 2 October 1966 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1967 1961
Number produced 256 units 202 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 75.2 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 20.8 m 16.4 m
Height 7.5 m 6.3 m
Length 24.1 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 7,352 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,710 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 16,576 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the C-140 JetStar's 922 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the C-140 JetStar's 3,774 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the C-140 JetStar's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the C-140 JetStar's 19,051 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the C-140 JetStar's 18.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the Gulfstream II which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream II has been produced in greater numbers with 256 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.