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Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream III

Gulfstream II vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 935 vs 927 km/h, range 7,352 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 29,710 vs 31,615 kg, built 256 vs 202 units.

Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
Gulfstream II Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 2 October 1966 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1967 1980
Number produced 256 units 202 units
Average unit price $1 million $690K
Wing area 75.2 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 20.8 m 23.5 m
Height 7.5 m 7.4 m
Length 24.1 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 7,352 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,710 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 16,576 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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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.