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E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs Hawker 800

Overview

The E-6 Mercury TACAMO and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 966 km/h for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 12,192 m for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO. At 155,128 kg MTOW, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO is 12:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has been produced in 16 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $141M for the E-6 Mercury TACAMO vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 first flew 4 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO (1983 vs 1987).

E-6 Mercury TACAMO

American command-and-control aircraft, operative during the Cold War era, kept primarily for communications with U.S. nuclear forces.
Boeing E-6 Mercury TACAMO military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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
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Hawker 800

British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 million
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E-6 Mercury TACAMO

Wingspan 45.2 m ◉
Height 12.9 m ◉
Length 45.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 966 km/h ◉
Operational range 12,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,192 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 155,128 kg ◉
Empty weight 78,378 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 2,803 kgf ◉

Hawker 800

Wingspan 16.6 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 15.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 830 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,232 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,497 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,108 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,057 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the E-6 Mercury TACAMO's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 155,128 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is longer at 45.8 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The E-6 Mercury TACAMO is more expensive at approximately $141 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 6 years before the E-6 Mercury TACAMO which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-6 Mercury TACAMO or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 16 units of the E-6 Mercury TACAMO.

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