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An-71 Madcap vs Boeing 747

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap Boeing 747
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 12 July 1985 9 February 1969
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced 3 units 1574 units
Average unit price -- $285 million
Wing area -- m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 59.6 m
Height 9.2 m 19.3 m
Length 23.5 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range -- km 12,150 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the Boeing 747 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 1,014 km/h for the Boeing 747. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 10,800 m for the An-71 Madcap. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 12:1 the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 1,574 for the Boeing 747. The Boeing 747 first flew 16 years before the An-71 Madcap (1969 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the An-71 Madcap's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.