AW609 vs 707
The AW609 and the 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 1,010 km/h for the 707. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 5,400 km for the 707. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the AW609. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 18:1 the AW609's 8,200 kg. Unit cost is $25M for the AW609 vs $35M for the 707. The 707 first flew 49 years before the AW609 (1954 vs 2003).
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the AW609's 509 km/h, a difference of 501 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the AW609's 1,389 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the AW609's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or 707?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 62 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.