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Boeing 747 vs X-31 EFM Vector

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
Boeing 747 X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Rockwell-MBB
First flight 9 February 1969 11 October 1990
Year introduced 1970 --
Number produced 1574 units 2 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 7.3 m
Height 19.3 m 4.4 m
Length 70.6 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km -- km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 1 x 4,808 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 747 and the X-31 EFM Vector are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Rockwell-MBB respectively.

Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the Boeing 747 vs 1,448 km/h for the X-31 EFM Vector. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 12,192 m for the X-31 EFM Vector. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 52:1 the X-31 EFM Vector's 7,303 kg.

The Boeing 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 2 for the X-31 EFM Vector. The Boeing 747 first flew 21 years before the X-31 EFM Vector (1969 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Boeing 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 434 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 13.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.