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Boeing 707 vs M-55 Mystic

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
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Specifications
Boeing 707 M-55 Mystic
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Myasishchev
First flight 15 July 1954 16 August 1988
Year introduced 1958 --
Number produced 865 units 5 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 131.6 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 37.5 m
Height 13.0 m 4.8 m
Length 46.4 m 22.9 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 4,965 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 21,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 23,800 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 13,995 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 93 kN
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the M-55 Mystic are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Myasishchev respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 750 km/h for the M-55 Mystic. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 4,965 km for the M-55 Mystic. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 13,000 m for the Boeing 707. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 6.4:1 the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 5 for the M-55 Mystic. The Boeing 707 first flew 34 years before the M-55 Mystic (1954 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or M-55 Mystic?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or M-55 Mystic?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or M-55 Mystic?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the Boeing 707's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or M-55 Mystic?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or M-55 Mystic?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the M-55 Mystic's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or M-55 Mystic?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.