707 vs S-2 Tracker
Overview
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).
| 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 |
| American carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| 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 | 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 569 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.