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Boeing 707 vs Tu-142

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-142
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Specifications
Boeing 707 Tu-142
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 15 July 1954 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1958 1972
Number produced 865 units 100 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 50.0 m
Height 13.0 m 12.1 m
Length 46.4 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,155 kgf 4 x 2,758 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the Tu-142 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 925 km/h for the Tu-142. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-142. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Tu-142.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 100 for the Tu-142. The Boeing 707 first flew 14 years before the Tu-142 (1954 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Tu-142's 925 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-142's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the Boeing 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or Tu-142?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.