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Boeing 707 vs C-141 Starlifter

Boeing 707 vs C-141 Starlifter at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 805 km/h, range 5,400 vs 4,723 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 146,556 kg, built 865 vs 285 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707Full specs
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-141 StarlifterFull specs
Specifications
Boeing 707 C-141 Starlifter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 15 July 1954 17 December 1963
Year introduced 1958 1964
Number produced 865 units 285 units
Average unit price $35 million $40 million
Wing area -- m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 49.0 m
Height 13.0 m 12.0 m
Length 46.4 m 51.3 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 4,723 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 146,556 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 65,540 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 9,185 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 146,556 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 6 years before the C-141 Starlifter which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.