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Boeing 747 vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

Boeing 747 vs VC-25 "Air Force One" at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 1,014 km/h, range 12,150 vs 12,600 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 377,842 kg, built 1,574 vs 2 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Specifications
Boeing 747 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 February 1969 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1970 1990
Number produced 1574 units 2 units
Average unit price $285 million $325 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 59.6 m
Height 19.3 m 19.3 m
Length 70.6 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Boeing 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the Boeing 747's 12,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Boeing 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Boeing 747's 377,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Boeing 747's 70.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Boeing 747 at $285 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1970, 20 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".