DA62 vs KC-135 Stratotanker
The DA62 and the KC-135 Stratotanker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Boeing respectively. The KC-135 Stratotanker reaches 933 km/h — 2.5x the DA62's 372 km/h. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 2,400 km for the KC-135 Stratotanker. The KC-135 Stratotanker operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 6,069 m for the DA62. At 146,283 kg MTOW, the KC-135 Stratotanker is 64:1 the DA62's 2,300 kg. The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 803 for the KC-135 Stratotanker. Unit cost is $1.9M for the DA62 vs $39M for the KC-135 Stratotanker. The KC-135 Stratotanker first flew 56 years before the DA62 (1956 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 803 units |
| Average unit price | $39 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 66 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 226.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 41.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 933 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,283 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 44,663 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,453 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 561 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,283 kg compared to the DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is longer at 41.5 meters compared to the DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 58 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.