747 vs EC-130 Commando Solo

Overview

The 747 and the EC-130 Commando Solo are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 671 km/h for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 4,300 km for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 8,534 m for the EC-130 Commando Solo. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 5.1x the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.

The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 14 for the EC-130 Commando Solo. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The EC-130 Commando Solo first flew 12 years before the 747 (1957 vs 1969).

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 electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East.
Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $150 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 162.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 40.3 m β—‰
Height 11.8 m β—‰
Length 29.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 671 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,534 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg β—‰
Empty weight 34,274 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 1,119 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 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 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 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 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 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 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 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 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 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 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 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 747 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.