707 vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
Overview
The 707 and the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 927 km/h for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 8,300 km for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,058 m for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 45 for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $150M for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The 707 first flew 7 years before the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA (1954 vs 1961).
| 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 electronic surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 45 units |
| Average unit price | $150 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 | 223.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 31.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 43.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 136,304 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 44,663 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,041 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 927 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 136,304 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.