AC-130 vs E-8 Joint STARS
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AC-130 |
E-8 Joint STARS |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
1 January 1967 |
1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1996 |
| Number produced |
21 units |
17 units |
| Average unit price |
$150 million |
$250 million |
| Wing area |
162.2 m² |
283.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.4 m |
44.4 m |
| Height |
11.7 m |
13.0 m |
| Length |
29.8 m |
46.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
669 km/h |
853 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,800 km |
6,821 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,144 m |
12,802 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,307 kg |
152,407 kg |
| Empty weight |
33,063 kg |
77,564 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,661 kW
|
4 x 8,709 kgf
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Which is faster, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the AC-130's 669 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the AC-130's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the AC-130's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the AC-130's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the AC-130's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the AC-130 at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The AC-130 entered service first in 1968, 28 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The AC-130 has been produced in greater numbers with 21 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.
