Gulfstream III vs Gulfstream V
Overview
The Gulfstream III and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Gulfstream respectively.
Top speed is 927 km/h for the Gulfstream III vs 940 km/h for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream III has an operational range of 6,760 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the Gulfstream III.
The Gulfstream III has been produced in 202 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $0.69M for the Gulfstream III vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream III first flew 16 years before the Gulfstream V (1979 vs 1995).
| American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $690K |
| American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 28 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 193 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 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.