747 vs E-8 Joint STARS
Overview
The 747 and the E-8 Joint STARS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing/Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 853 km/h for the E-8 Joint STARS. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 6,821 km for the E-8 Joint STARS. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 12,802 m for the E-8 Joint STARS. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 2.5x the E-8 Joint STARS's 152,407 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 17 for the E-8 Joint STARS. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $250M for the E-8 Joint STARS. The 747 first flew 25 years before the E-8 Joint STARS (1969 vs 1994).
| 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 command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,821 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,177 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 853 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 6,821 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 152,407 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 46.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the E-8 Joint STARS at $250 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 26 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or E-8 Joint STARS?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.