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Gulfstream III vs Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream III vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 927 vs 935 km/h, range 6,760 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 31,615 vs 33,520 kg, built 202 vs 900 units.

Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
Gulfstream III Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Gulfstream
First flight 2 December 1979 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1980 1987
Number produced 202 units 900 units
Average unit price $690K $26 million
Wing area 86.8 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 23.5 m
Height 7.4 m 7.7 m
Length 25.3 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 17,236 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream III's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 7 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.