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Boeing 707 vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Boeing EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
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Specifications
Boeing 707 EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954 1 January 1961
Year introduced 1958 1968
Number produced 865 units 45 units
Average unit price $35 million $150 million
Wing area -- m² 223.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 31.6 m
Height 13.0 m 12.7 m
Length 46.4 m 43.1 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 8,300 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 136,304 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 44,663 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 8,165 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 vs 927 km/h for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 8,300 km for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,058 m for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 45 for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. Unit cost is $35M for the Boeing 707 vs $150M for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The Boeing 707 first flew 7 years before the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA (1954 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 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 Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.