AC-130 vs 707
Overview
The AC-130 and the 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 707. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,400 km for the 707. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the AC-130. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 2.2x the AC-130's 70,307 kg.
The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 865 for the 707. Unit cost is $150M for the AC-130 vs $35M for the 707. The 707 first flew 13 years before the AC-130 (1954 vs 1967).
| American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 162.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 669 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 33,063 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 915 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,155 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AC-130 or 707?
The 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 707?
The 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 707?
The 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 707?
The 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 707?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the AC-130's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or 707?
The AC-130 is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or 707?
The 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 707?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.