747 vs Gannet
The 747 and the Gannet are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Fairey respectively. The 747 reaches 1,014 km/h — 2.4x the Gannet's 417 km/h. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 1,127 km for the Gannet. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 7,700 m for the Gannet. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 33:1 the Gannet's 11,340 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 303 for the Gannet. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $2M for the Gannet. The Gannet first flew 20 years before the 747 (1949 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 |
| British carrier-borne aircraft, known for its Cold War anti-submarine and airborne early warning services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairey |
| First flight | 19 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 303 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 25,719 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 44.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,127 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,340 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,421 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,890 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 597 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or Gannet?
The Gannet entered service first in 1953, 17 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or Gannet?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 303 units of the Gannet.