747 vs U-2 Dragon Lady
Overview
The 747 and the U-2 Dragon Lady are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 805 km/h for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 11,280 km for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The U-2 Dragon Lady operates at altitudes up to 21,336 m compared to 13,746 m for the 747. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 21:1 the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 104 for the U-2 Dragon Lady. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $50M for the U-2 Dragon Lady. The U-2 Dragon Lady first flew 14 years before the 747 (1955 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 |
| American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, known for extensive Cold War era operations and various military applications worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 1 August 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 104 units |
| Average unit price | $50 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 6,430 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 93.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,280 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 21,336 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,144 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,486 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,618 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 805 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 11,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 14 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.