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Alizé vs Boeing 747

Alizé vs Boeing 747 at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,014 km/h, range 2,500 vs 12,150 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 377,842 kg, built 89 vs 1,574 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Specifications
Alizé Boeing 747
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Boeing
First flight 6 October 1956 9 February 1969
Year introduced 1959 1970
Number produced 89 units 1574 units
Average unit price -- $285 million
Wing area 36.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 59.6 m
Height 5.0 m 19.3 m
Length 13.9 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 12,150 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Alizé's 518 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Alizé's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Alizé's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Alizé's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Alizé's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Alizé entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.