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Boeing 707 vs E-3 Sentry AWACS

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-3 Sentry AWACS
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Specifications
Boeing 707 E-3 Sentry AWACS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954 9 February 1972
Year introduced 1958 1977
Number produced 865 units 68 units
Average unit price $35 million $270 million
Wing area -- m² 283.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 44.4 m
Height 13.0 m 12.6 m
Length 46.4 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 147,417 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 83,915 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 9,752 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 vs 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 7,400 km for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,668 m for the E-3 Sentry AWACS.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 68 for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. Unit cost is $35M for the Boeing 707 vs $270M for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The Boeing 707 first flew 18 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS (1954 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.