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A-50 Mainstay vs E-7 Wedgetail

A-50 Mainstay vs E-7 Wedgetail at a glance — top speed 900 vs 853 km/h, range 7,500 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 190,000 vs 77,600 kg, built 42 vs 15 units.

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Specifications
A-50 Mainstay E-7 Wedgetail
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Boeing
First flight 19 December 1978 1 January 2004
Year introduced 1985 2010
Number produced 42 units 15 units
Average unit price $300 million $400 million
Wing area 300.0 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 50.6 m 35.8 m
Height 14.8 m 12.5 m
Length 46.6 m 33.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 77,600 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg 46,606 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,000 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 853 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 77,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 33.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the A-50 Mainstay at $300 million.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay entered service first in 1985, 25 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or E-7 Wedgetail?
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.