747 vs Hawker 800
The 747 and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Hawker Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 30:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The 747 first flew 14 years before the Hawker 800 (1969 vs 1983).
| 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 mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Beechcraft |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 650 units |
| Average unit price | $13.8 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 830 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,232 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,108 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,057 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or Hawker 800?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.