Gulfstream V vs HS 748
The Gulfstream V and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Hawker Siddeley respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 2.0x the HS 748's 460 km/h. The Gulfstream V has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. The Gulfstream V has been produced in 193 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 35 years before the Gulfstream V (1960 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 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 850 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 36 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream V or HS 748?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.