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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 2003
Year of introduction 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 πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer NAMC
First flight 30 August 1962
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 182 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 106.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.5 m β—‰
Height 7.7 m β—‰
Length 29.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 15,545 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg β—‰
Empty weight 20,956 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Gulfstream G550
Wing area 94.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 32.0 m β—‰
Height 9.0 m β—‰
Length 26.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 470 km/h
Service ceiling 6,980 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,259 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of YS-11 by Toshi Aoki.