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Boeing 707 vs Il-62 Classic

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
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Specifications
Boeing 707 Il-62 Classic
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 15 July 1954 3 January 1963
Year introduced 1958 1967
Number produced 865 units 292 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 279.6 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 43.2 m
Height 13.0 m 12.4 m
Length 46.4 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 165,000 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 71,600 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 108 kN
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Overview

The Boeing 707 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Boeing, while the Il-62 Classic is a Military Transport Aircraft by Ilyushin.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 900 km/h for the Il-62 Classic. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 10,000 km for the Il-62 Classic. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-62 Classic.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 292 for the Il-62 Classic. The Boeing 707 first flew 9 years before the Il-62 Classic (1954 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-62 Classic's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the Boeing 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the Il-62 Classic which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or Il-62 Classic?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.