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Gulfstream III vs C-140 JetStar

Gulfstream III vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 927 vs 922 km/h, range 6,760 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 31,615 vs 19,051 kg, built 202 vs 202 units.

Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
Gulfstream III C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Lockheed
First flight 2 December 1979 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1980 1961
Number produced 202 units 202 units
Average unit price $690K --
Wing area 86.8 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 16.4 m
Height 7.4 m 6.3 m
Length 25.3 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 17,236 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 III or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the C-140 JetStar's 922 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream III or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the C-140 JetStar's 3,774 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream III 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 III or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the C-140 JetStar's 19,051 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or C-140 JetStar?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the C-140 JetStar's 18.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar entered service first in 1961, 19 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or C-140 JetStar?
Both the Gulfstream III and C-140 JetStar have been produced in equal numbers with 202 units each.