747 vs EA-18G Growler
Overview
The 747 and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 1,900 km/h for the EA-18G Growler. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,746 m for the 747. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 13:1 the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 165 for the EA-18G Growler. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The 747 first flew 37 years before the EA-18G Growler (1969 vs 2006).
| 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 carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, primarily deployed by the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 August 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $125 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 | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,964 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,011 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 886 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EA-18G Growler at $125 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 39 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or EA-18G Growler?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 165 units of the EA-18G Growler.