707 vs Hawker 800

Overview

The 707 and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 12:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The 707 first flew 29 years before the Hawker 800 (1954 vs 1983).

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
British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 million

707

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—‰
Wingspan 16.6 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 15.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 830 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,232 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,108 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,057 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 25 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or Hawker 800?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.