757 vs C-141 Starlifter
The 757 and the C-141 Starlifter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively. Top speed is 853 km/h for the 757 vs 805 km/h for the C-141 Starlifter. The 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 4,723 km for the C-141 Starlifter. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,497 m for the C-141 Starlifter. The 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 285 for the C-141 Starlifter. Unit cost is $85M for the 757 vs $40M for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter first flew 19 years before the 757 (1963 vs 1982).
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1050 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 51.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,296 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the 757's 115,666 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the 757's 47.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 18 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.