707 vs E-8 Joint STARS

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Picture of 707
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, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions.
Picture of E-8 Joint STARS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing/Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 17 units
Average unit price $250 million

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m â—‰
Height 13.0 m â—‰
Length 46.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 5,400 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Boeing 707
Wing area 283.4 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m â—‰
Height 13.0 m â—‰
Length 46.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg â—‰
Empty weight 77,564 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,709 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Boeing/Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the 707's 0 km/h, a difference of 853 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 707's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 38 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.