707 vs E-2 Hawkeye
Overview
The 707 and the E-2 Hawkeye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 2,708 km for the E-2 Hawkeye. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,577 m for the E-2 Hawkeye. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 2.6x the E-2 Hawkeye's 57,500 kg.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 313 for the E-2 Hawkeye. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye. The 707 first flew 6 years before the E-2 Hawkeye (1954 vs 1960).
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| 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 |
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 million |
| 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 2,155 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,902 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 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 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 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 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 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 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 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 707 or E-2 Hawkeye?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 313 units of the E-2 Hawkeye.