727 vs V-22 Osprey
The 727 and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Bell/Boeing respectively. Top speed is 1,017 km/h for the 727 vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey. The 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $5M for the 727 vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The 727 first flew 26 years before the V-22 Osprey (1963 vs 1989).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bell/Boeing |
| First flight | 19 March 1989 |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Average unit price | $72 million |
| Wing area | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 2,192 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 28.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,628 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 60,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 33,140 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,293 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 452 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 entered service first in 1964, 42 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 727 or V-22 Osprey?
The 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.