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Boeing 707 vs P-3 Orion

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
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Specifications
Boeing 707 P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 15 July 1954 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1958 1962
Number produced 865 units 757 units
Average unit price $35 million $36 million
Wing area -- m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 30.4 m
Height 13.0 m 11.8 m
Length 46.4 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,155 kgf 4 x 858 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,626 m for the P-3 Orion. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the Boeing 707 is 2.3x the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 757 for the P-3 Orion. Unit cost is $35M for the Boeing 707 vs $36M for the P-3 Orion. The Boeing 707 first flew 4 years before the P-3 Orion (1954 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the P-3 Orion's 750 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the P-3 Orion's 64,410 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the P-3 Orion's 35.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or P-3 Orion?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 757 units of the P-3 Orion.