747 vs EF-111 Raven
Overview
The 747 and the EF-111 Raven are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and General Dynamics/Grumman respectively.
The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 2.3x the 747's 1,014 km/h. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 3,220 km for the EF-111 Raven. The EF-111 Raven operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 13,746 m for the 747. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 9.5x the EF-111 Raven's 39,680 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 42 for the EF-111 Raven. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $65M for the EF-111 Raven. The 747 first flew 8 years before the EF-111 Raven (1969 vs 1977).
| 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, extensively deployed in Gulf War, notable for radar jamming and deception operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics/Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $65 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 | 48.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,220 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 24,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,195 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 1,336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the EF-111 Raven's 39,680 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EF-111 Raven's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EF-111 Raven at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 11 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.