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Boeing 747 vs CP-107 Argus

Boeing 747 vs CP-107 Argus at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 507 km/h, range 12,150 vs 9,495 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 71,214 kg, built 1,574 vs 33 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Canadair CP-107 Argus military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CP-107 Argus
Specifications
Boeing 747 CP-107 Argus
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Canadair
First flight 9 February 1969 27 March 1957
Year introduced 1970 1958
Number produced 1574 units 33 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 192.8 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 43.4 m
Height 19.3 m 12.4 m
Length 70.6 m 40.4 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 507 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 9,495 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 71,214 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 36,741 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the CP-107 Argus's 507 km/h, a difference of 507 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the CP-107 Argus's 9,495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the CP-107 Argus's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the CP-107 Argus's 71,214 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the CP-107 Argus's 40.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The CP-107 Argus entered service first in 1958, 12 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or CP-107 Argus?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 33 units of the CP-107 Argus.