Gulfstream G550 vs YS-11

American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2004
Number produced 600 units
Average unit price $62 million
Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
Picture of YS-11
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer NAMC
First flight 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 182 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 106.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.5 m â—‰
Height 7.7 m â—‰
Length 29.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of Gulfstream G550
Wing area 94.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.0 m â—‰
Height 9.0 m â—‰
Length 26.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 470 km/h
Service ceiling 6,980 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,259 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of YS-11 by Toshi Aoki.