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Boeing 747 vs EF-111 Raven

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Grumman EF-111 Raven military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EF-111 Raven
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Specifications
Boeing 747 EF-111 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 9 February 1969 1 January 1977
Year introduced 1970 1981
Number produced 1574 units 42 units
Average unit price $285 million $65 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 48.8 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 19.2 m
Height 19.3 m 5.0 m
Length 70.6 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 3,220 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 39,680 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 24,230 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 2 x 8,390 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 747 and the EF-111 Raven are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Grumman respectively.

The EF-111 Raven reaches 2,350 km/h — 2.3:1 the Boeing 747's 1,014 km/h. The Boeing 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 Boeing 747. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 9.5:1 the EF-111 Raven's 39,680 kg.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 42 for the EF-111 Raven. Unit cost is $285M for the Boeing 747 vs $65M for the EF-111 Raven. The Boeing 747 first flew 8 years before the EF-111 Raven (1969 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Boeing 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 1,336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Boeing 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the EF-111 Raven's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the EF-111 Raven at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or EF-111 Raven?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 42 units of the EF-111 Raven.