747 vs E-4 NOAC

Overview

The 747 and the E-4 NOAC are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 969 km/h for the E-4 NOAC. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 12,600 km for the E-4 NOAC. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 13,716 m for the E-4 NOAC.

The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 4 for the E-4 NOAC. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $223M for the E-4 NOAC. The 747 first flew 11 years before the E-4 NOAC (1969 vs 1980).

747

American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.
Boeing 747 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations.
Boeing E-4 NOAC Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 January 1980
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price $223 million

747

Wing area 511.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 59.6 m β—‰
Height 19.3 m β—‰
Length 70.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1014 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,746 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg β—‰
Empty weight 173,726 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 6,430 kgf β—‰
Wing area 510.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 59.7 m β—‰
Height 19.3 m β—‰
Length 70.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 969 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 374,850 kg β—‰
Empty weight 190,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 5,954 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the E-4 NOAC's 969 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the 747's 12,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the E-4 NOAC's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the E-4 NOAC's 374,850 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the E-4 NOAC's 70.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the E-4 NOAC at $223 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the E-4 NOAC which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or E-4 NOAC?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.