E-4 NOAC vs E-8 Joint STARS
| American advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $223 million |
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 million |
| Wing area | 510.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 969 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,600 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 374,850 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 190,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,814 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-4 NOAC is faster with a maximum speed of 969 km/h compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 853 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 152,407 kg.
Which is larger, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 46.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the E-4 NOAC at $223 million.
Which entered service first, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-4 NOAC entered service first in 1974, 22 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-4 NOAC or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in greater numbers with 17 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.