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Falcon 2000 vs Gulfstream IV

Falcon 2000 vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 1,050 vs 935 km/h, range 7,408 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 18,597 vs 33,520 kg, built 675 vs 900 units.

Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
Falcon 2000 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Gulfstream
First flight 4 March 1993 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1995 1987
Number produced 675 units 900 units
Average unit price $28 million $26 million
Wing area 49.0 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 23.5 m
Height 7.1 m 7.7 m
Length 20.2 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 7,408 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,597 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 9,405 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,175 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Gulfstream IV's 935 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Falcon 2000's 7,408 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream IV's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 8 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 2000 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.