707 vs EC-130 Commando Solo

Overview

The 707 and the EC-130 Commando Solo are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 671 km/h for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 4,300 km for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,534 m for the EC-130 Commando Solo. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 2.0x the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.

The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 14 for the EC-130 Commando Solo. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The 707 first flew 3 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo (1954 vs 1957).

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East.
Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $150 million

707

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 44.5 m β—‰
Height 13.0 m β—‰
Length 46.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1010 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg β—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,155 kgf β—‰
Wing area 162.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 40.3 m β—‰
Height 11.8 m β—‰
Length 29.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 671 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,534 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg β—‰
Empty weight 34,274 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 1,119 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 671 km/h, a difference of 339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 4,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 17 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.