707 vs DA62

The 707 and the DA62 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Diamond respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 2.7x the DA62's 372 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 2,380 km for the DA62. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 6,069 m for the DA62. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 66:1 the DA62's 2,300 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 120 for the DA62. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $1.9M for the DA62. The 707 first flew 58 years before the DA62 (1954 vs 2012).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
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
Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
Diamond DA62 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond
First flight 1 April 2012
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $1.9 million

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 46.4 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf
Wing area 17.1 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m
Height 2.8 m
Length 9.2 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 638 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 57 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or DA62?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.