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Boeing 707 vs E-8 Joint STARS

Boeing 707 vs E-8 Joint STARS at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 853 km/h, range 5,400 vs 6,821 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 152,407 kg, built 865 vs 17 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Specifications
Boeing 707 E-8 Joint STARS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 15 July 1954 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1958 1996
Number produced 865 units 17 units
Average unit price $35 million $250 million
Wing area -- m² 283.4 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 44.4 m
Height 13.0 m 13.0 m
Length 46.4 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 6,821 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 152,407 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 77,564 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 8,709 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 853 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the Boeing 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.