707 vs EA-18G Growler
Overview
The 707 and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 1,900 km/h for the EA-18G Growler. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the 707. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 5.0x the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 165 for the EA-18G Growler. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The 707 first flew 52 years before the EA-18G Growler (1954 vs 2006).
| 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 carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, primarily deployed by the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $125 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 | 46.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,964 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the 707's 1,010 km/h, a difference of 890 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the 707's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 51 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or EA-18G Growler?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.