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Boeing 707 vs E-2 Hawkeye

Boeing 707 vs E-2 Hawkeye at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 648 km/h, range 5,400 vs 2,708 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 57,500 kg, built 865 vs 313 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Specifications
Boeing 707 E-2 Hawkeye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 15 July 1954 21 October 1960
Year introduced 1958 1964
Number produced 865 units 313 units
Average unit price $35 million $232 million
Wing area -- m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 24.6 m
Height 13.0 m 5.6 m
Length 46.4 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 648 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 2,708 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 19,536 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 3,803 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 6 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.