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Airbus A310 MRTT vs Boeing 707

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🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT Boeing 707
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 1 December 2003 15 July 1954
Year introduced 2004 1958
Number produced 6 units 865 units
Average unit price $108 million $35 million
Wing area 219.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 44.5 m
Height 15.8 m 13.0 m
Length 47.5 m 46.4 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 1010 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 151,318 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 66,406 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 4 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT and the Boeing 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 978 km/h for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 5,400 km for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Airbus A310 MRTT.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 865 for the Boeing 707. Unit cost is $108M for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs $35M for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 first flew 49 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT (1954 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 978 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the Boeing 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 46 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.