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Boeing 707 vs S-2 Tracker

Boeing 707 vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 450 km/h, range 5,400 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 11,860 kg, built 865 vs 1,284 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
Boeing 707 S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 15 July 1954 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1958 1954
Number produced 865 units 1284 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 22.2 m
Height 13.0 m 5.4 m
Length 46.4 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 4 years before the Boeing 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 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 Boeing 707.