707 vs SR-20
The 707 and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cirrus respectively. The 707 reaches 1,010 km/h — 3.5x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 109:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $35M for the 707 vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The 707 first flew 41 years before the SR-20 (1954 vs 1995).
| 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 civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 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 8,618 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 723 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or SR-20?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 41 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 865 units of the 707.