707 vs E-4 NOAC
Overview
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).
| 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 advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 510.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 59.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 969 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 374,850 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 190,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 5,954 kgf ◉ |
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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.