747 vs E-3 Sentry AWACS
Overview
The 747 and the E-3 Sentry AWACS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 7,400 km for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 10,668 m for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 2.6x the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 68 for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $270M for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The 747 first flew 3 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS (1969 vs 1972).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 million |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,438 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 147,417 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 46.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS at $270 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the E-3 Sentry AWACS which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 68 units of the E-3 Sentry AWACS.