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Boeing 747 vs EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Boeing EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
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Specifications
Boeing 747 EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 February 1969 1 January 1961
Year introduced 1970 1968
Number produced 1574 units 45 units
Average unit price $285 million $150 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 223.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 31.6 m
Height 19.3 m 12.7 m
Length 70.6 m 43.1 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 8,300 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 136,304 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 44,663 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 8,165 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 vs 927 km/h for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The Boeing 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 8,300 km for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 is 2.8:1 the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 136,304 kg.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 45 for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. Unit cost is $285M for the Boeing 747 vs $150M for the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA. The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA first flew 8 years before the Boeing 747 (1961 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA's 43.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 45 units of the EC-135 / EC-18 ARIA.