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Boeing 747 vs Hawker 800

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
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Specifications
Boeing 747 Hawker 800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 9 February 1969 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1970 1983
Number produced 1574 units 650 units
Average unit price $285 million $13.8 million
Wing area 511.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 16.6 m
Height 19.3 m 5.5 m
Length 70.6 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The Boeing 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 30:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $285M for the Boeing 747 vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The Boeing 747 first flew 14 years before the Hawker 800 (1969 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 747 or Hawker 800?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.