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AC-130 vs Boeing 707

Lockheed Martin AC-130 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AC-130
Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
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Specifications
AC-130 Boeing 707
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Boeing
First flight 1 January 1967 15 July 1954
Year introduced 1968 1958
Number produced 21 units 865 units
Average unit price $150 million $35 million
Wing area 162.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 44.5 m
Height 11.7 m 13.0 m
Length 29.8 m 46.4 m
Maximum speed 669 km/h 1010 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 151,318 kg
Empty weight 33,063 kg 66,406 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The AC-130 and the Boeing 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 669 km/h for the AC-130 vs 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,400 km for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the AC-130. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 2.2:1 the AC-130's 70,307 kg.

The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 865 for the Boeing 707. Unit cost is $150M for the AC-130 vs $35M for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 first flew 13 years before the AC-130 (1954 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the AC-130's 669 km/h, a difference of 341 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the AC-130's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the AC-130's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the AC-130's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the AC-130's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The AC-130 is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the AC-130 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.