Gulfstream V vs Y-12
The Gulfstream V and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Harbin respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 2.9x the Y-12's 328 km/h. The Gulfstream V has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 7.7x the Y-12's 5,300 kg. The Gulfstream V has been produced in 193 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $18M for the Gulfstream V vs $5M for the Y-12. The Y-12 first flew 13 years before the Gulfstream V (1982 vs 1995).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 12 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream V or Y-12?
The Gulfstream V has been produced in greater numbers with 193 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.