707 vs E-4 NOAC

The 707 and the E-4 NOAC are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 969 km/h for the E-4 NOAC. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 12,600 km for the E-4 NOAC. The E-4 NOAC operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 13,000 m for the 707. At 374,850 kg MTOW, the E-4 NOAC is 2.5x the 707's 151,318 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 4 for the E-4 NOAC. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $223M for the E-4 NOAC. The 707 first flew 26 years before the E-4 NOAC (1954 vs 1980).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
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 advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations.
Boeing E-4 NOAC Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 January 1980
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $223 million

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m â—‰
Height 13.0 m â—‰
Length 46.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1010 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰
Wing area 510.0 m²
Wingspan 59.7 m â—‰
Height 19.3 m â—‰
Length 70.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 969 km/h â—‰
Operational range 12,600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 374,850 kg â—‰
Empty weight 190,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 23,814 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-4 NOAC's 969 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 707's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is more expensive at approximately $223 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 16 years before the E-4 NOAC which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or E-4 NOAC?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.