707 vs E-6 Mercury TACAMO
Overview
The 707 and the E-6 Mercury TACAMO are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 966 km/h for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 12,000 km for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,192 m for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 16 for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $141M for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO. The 707 first flew 33 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO (1954 vs 1987).
| 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 command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 16 units |
| Average unit price | $141 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 45.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 966 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 155,128 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78,378 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,803 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 966 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 155,128 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 45.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is more expensive at approximately $141 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 31 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 16 units of the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.