747 vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
The 747 and the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 927 km/h for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 8,300 km for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 10,058 m for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 2.8x the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 136,304 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 45 for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $150M for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA first flew 8 years before the 747 (1961 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 surveillance and relay aircraft, involved largely in Cold War and Space Race-era operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 45 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 223.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 43.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 136,304 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,165 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 927 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 8,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 136,304 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.