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Gulfstream IV vs Hawker 800

Gulfstream IV vs Hawker 800 at a glance — top speed 935 vs 830 km/h, range 7,815 vs 5,232 km, max takeoff weight 33,520 vs 12,701 kg, built 900 vs 650 units.

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🇺🇸 Gulfstream IVFull specs
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🇺🇸 Hawker 800Full specs
Specifications
Gulfstream IV Hawker 800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 19 September 1985 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1987 1983
Number produced 900 units 650 units
Average unit price $26 million $13.8 million
Wing area 88.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 16.6 m
Height 7.7 m 5.5 m
Length 27.2 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 7,815 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,520 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 19,504 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,282 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 4 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream IV or Hawker 800?
The Gulfstream IV has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.