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Gulfstream III vs Gulfstream V

Gulfstream III vs Gulfstream V at a glance — top speed 927 vs 940 km/h, range 6,760 vs 12,000 km, max takeoff weight 31,615 vs 41,050 kg, built 202 vs 193 units.

Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Gulfstream V military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream V
Specifications
Gulfstream III Gulfstream V
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 2 December 1979 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1980 1997
Number produced 202 units 193 units
Average unit price $690K $18 million
Wing area 86.8 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 28.5 m
Height 7.4 m 7.7 m
Length 25.3 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km 12,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 17,236 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 III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Gulfstream III's 927 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream III's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 17 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream III has been produced in greater numbers with 202 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.