AC-130 vs 747
The AC-130 and the 747 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 669 km/h for the AC-130 vs 1,014 km/h for the 747. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 12,150 km for the 747. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 9,144 m for the AC-130. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 5.4x the AC-130's 70,307 kg. The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 1,574 for the 747. Unit cost is $150M for the AC-130 vs $285M for the 747. The AC-130 first flew 2 years before the 747 (1967 vs 1969).
| 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 wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| Wing area | 162.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 669 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the AC-130's 669 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the AC-130's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the AC-130's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the AC-130's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the AC-130's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the AC-130 at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or 747?
The AC-130 entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or 747?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.