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Boeing 747 vs Tu-126 Moss

Boeing 747 vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 790 km/h, range 12,150 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 171,000 kg, built 1,574 vs 9 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Specifications
Boeing 747 Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 February 1969 23 January 1962
Year introduced 1970 1965
Number produced 1574 units 9 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 51.4 m
Height 19.3 m 16.1 m
Length 70.6 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 790 km/h, a difference of 224 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 10,700 meters (35,104 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 171,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 56.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Boeing 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.