707 vs E-6 Mercury TACAMO
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 16 units |
| Average unit price | $141 million |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 5,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 45.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 45.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 966 km/h |
| Operational range | 12,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 155,128 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 11,213 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the 707's 0 km/h, a difference of 966 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the 707's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 155,128 kg compared to the 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 45.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is more expensive at approximately $141 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 31 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or E-6 Mercury TACAMO?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 16 units of the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.