707 vs E-7 Wedgetail
Overview
The 707 and the E-7 Wedgetail 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-7 Wedgetail. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 6,500 km for the E-7 Wedgetail. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,500 m for the E-7 Wedgetail.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 15 for the E-7 Wedgetail. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $400M for the E-7 Wedgetail. The 707 first flew 50 years before the E-7 Wedgetail (1954 vs 2004).
| 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 twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for tactical battle management and surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 15 units |
| Average unit price | $400 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 | 91.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 35.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 77,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 46,606 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 853 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 77,600 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 33.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 52 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.