747 vs EA-6B Prowler
Overview
The 747 and the EA-6B Prowler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 1,048 km/h for the EA-6B Prowler. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 3,745 km for the EA-6B Prowler. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 11,460 m for the EA-6B Prowler. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 14:1 the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 170 for the EA-6B Prowler. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $52M for the EA-6B Prowler. The EA-6B Prowler first flew 1 years before the 747 (1968 vs 1969).
| 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 electronic warfare aircraft, vital during the Cold War, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 25 May 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $52 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,460 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,896 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,134 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,359 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 11,460 meters (37,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the EA-6B Prowler which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or EA-6B Prowler?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 170 units of the EA-6B Prowler.