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Boeing 747 vs EC-130 Commando Solo

Boeing 747 vs EC-130 Commando Solo at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 671 km/h, range 12,150 vs 4,300 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 74,389 kg, built 1,574 vs 14 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130 Commando Solo
Specifications
Boeing 747 EC-130 Commando Solo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed Martin
First flight 9 February 1969 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1970 1975
Number produced 1574 units 14 units
Average unit price $285 million $150 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 40.3 m
Height 19.3 m 11.8 m
Length 70.6 m 29.7 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 671 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 4,300 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 74,389 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 34,274 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 4,474 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 671 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 4,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1970, 5 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.