707 vs E-8 Joint STARS
Overview
The 707 and the E-8 Joint STARS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing/Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 853 km/h for the E-8 Joint STARS. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 6,821 km for the E-8 Joint STARS. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,802 m for the E-8 Joint STARS.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 17 for the E-8 Joint STARS. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $250M for the E-8 Joint STARS. The 707 first flew 40 years before the E-8 Joint STARS (1954 vs 1994).
| 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, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 283.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,821 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,177 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 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 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 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 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.