707 vs US-2
Overview
The 707 and the US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and ShinMaywa respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the 707 vs 560 km/h for the US-2. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 4,700 km for the US-2. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,195 m for the US-2. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 3.2x the US-2's 47,700 kg.
The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 8 for the US-2. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $113M for the US-2. The 707 first flew 49 years before the US-2 (1954 vs 2003).
| 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 |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 million |
| 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 | 136.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 856 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the US-2's 4,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or US-2?
The US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 49 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or US-2?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.