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Boeing 707 vs Fairey Gannet

Boeing 707 vs Fairey Gannet at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 417 km/h, range 5,400 vs 1,127 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 11,340 kg, built 865 vs 303 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Fairey Gannet military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Fairey Gannet
Specifications
Boeing 707 Fairey Gannet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Fairey
First flight 15 July 1954 19 September 1949
Year introduced 1958 1953
Number produced 865 units 303 units
Average unit price $35 million $2 million
Wing area -- m² 44.9 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 16.6 m
Height 13.0 m 5.1 m
Length 46.4 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 1,127 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 11,340 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 7,421 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 2,890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Fairey Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Fairey Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 5 years before the Boeing 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or Fairey Gannet?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 303 units of the Fairey Gannet.