707 vs E-3 Sentry AWACS
Overview
The 707 and the E-3 Sentry AWACS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 7,400 km for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,668 m for the E-3 Sentry AWACS.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 68 for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $270M for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The 707 first flew 18 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS (1954 vs 1972).
| 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 airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 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 | 283.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,438 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 19 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.