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Boeing 747 vs Nimrod

Boeing 747 vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 926 km/h, range 12,150 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 87,090 kg, built 1,574 vs 49 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
Boeing 747 Nimrod
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Hawker Siddeley
First flight 9 February 1969 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1970 1969
Number produced 1574 units 49 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 35.0 m
Height 19.3 m 9.5 m
Length 70.6 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Nimrod's 926 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Nimrod's 9,262 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Nimrod's 13,411 meters (43,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Nimrod's 87,090 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Nimrod's 38.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Nimrod entered service first in 1969, 1 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or Nimrod?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.