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Boeing 707 vs EA-6B Prowler

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
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Specifications
Boeing 707 EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 15 July 1954 25 May 1968
Year introduced 1958 1971
Number produced 865 units 170 units
Average unit price $35 million $52 million
Wing area -- m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 16.0 m
Height 13.0 m 5.1 m
Length 46.4 m 18.0 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 4,717 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the EA-6B Prowler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 3,745 km for the EA-6B Prowler. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,460 m for the EA-6B Prowler. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 5.4x the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 170 for the EA-6B Prowler. Unit cost is $35M for the Boeing 707 vs $52M for the EA-6B Prowler. The Boeing 707 first flew 14 years before the EA-6B Prowler (1954 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the Boeing 707's 1,010 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is more expensive at approximately $52 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 13 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or EA-6B Prowler?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.