707 vs S-2 Tracker

The 707 and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 2.2x the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 13:1 the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 2 years before the 707 (1952 vs 1954).

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 🇺🇸 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
American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Grumman S-2 Tracker Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 1284 units
Average unit price $-- million

707

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 8,618 kgf
Wing area 45.0 m²
Wingspan 22.2 m
Height 5.4 m
Length 13.3 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h
Operational range 2,172 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,860 kg
Empty weight 8,308 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,137 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 865 units of the 707.