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Be-6 Madge vs Boeing 707

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge Boeing 707
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Boeing
First flight 1 January 1949 15 July 1954
Year introduced -- 1958
Number produced 123 units 865 units
Average unit price -- $35 million
Wing area 120.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 44.5 m
Height 7.6 m 13.0 m
Length 23.5 m 46.4 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 1010 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 151,318 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 66,406 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 4 x 8,618 kgf
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the Boeing 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Boeing respectively.

The Boeing 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 2.4x the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,400 km for the Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 5.2x the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 865 for the Boeing 707. The Be-6 Madge first flew 5 years before the Boeing 707 (1949 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 596 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Be-6 Madge's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 707?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.