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An-71 Madcap vs Boeing 707

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap Boeing 707
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 12 July 1985 15 July 1954
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced 3 units 865 units
Average unit price -- $35 million
Wingspan 31.9 m 44.5 m
Height 9.2 m 13.0 m
Length 23.5 m 46.4 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 1010 km/h
Operational range -- km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 151,318 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 66,406 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 4 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the Boeing 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,800 m for the An-71 Madcap. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 4.7:1 the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 865 for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 first flew 31 years before the An-71 Madcap (1954 vs 1985).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-71 Madcap's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.