707 vs Gannet
The 707 and the Gannet are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Fairey respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 2.4x the Gannet's 417 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 1,127 km for the Gannet. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,700 m for the Gannet. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 13:1 the Gannet's 11,340 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 303 for the Gannet. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $2M for the Gannet. The Gannet first flew 5 years before the 707 (1949 vs 1954).
| 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 |
| British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey |
| First flight | 19 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 303 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 8,618 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 44.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,127 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,421 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,890 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or Gannet?
The Gannet entered service first in 1953, 5 years before the 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or Gannet?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 303 units of the Gannet.