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Boeing 707 vs E-1 Tracer

Boeing 707 vs E-1 Tracer at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 383 km/h, range 5,400 vs 1,666 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 12,066 kg, built 865 vs 88 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Grumman E-1 Tracer military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-1 Tracer
Specifications
Boeing 707 E-1 Tracer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 15 July 1954 17 December 1956
Year introduced 1958 1960
Number produced 865 units 88 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 47.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 22.1 m
Height 13.0 m 5.1 m
Length 46.4 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 383 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 1,666 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 4,816 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 12,066 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 9,361 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-1 Tracer's 383 km/h, a difference of 627 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the E-1 Tracer's 1,666 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the E-1 Tracer's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the E-1 Tracer's 12,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the E-1 Tracer's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 2 years before the E-1 Tracer which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or E-1 Tracer?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 88 units of the E-1 Tracer.