707 vs Il-78 Midas
Overview
The 707 and the Il-78 Midas are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 850 km/h for the Il-78 Midas. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 7,300 km for the Il-78 Midas. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-78 Midas.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 53 for the Il-78 Midas. The 707 first flew 29 years before the Il-78 Midas (1954 vs 1983).
| 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 |
| Soviet aerial refueling tanker, developed in the 1980s, widely involved in strategic, long-range force projection missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 53 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 2,155 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 210,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,005 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 707's 46.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 26 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.