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E-7 Wedgetail vs E-8 Joint STARS

E-7 Wedgetail vs E-8 Joint STARS at a glance — top speed 853 vs 853 km/h, range 6,500 vs 6,821 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 152,407 kg, built 15 vs 17 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 WedgetailFull specs
Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARSFull specs
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail E-8 Joint STARS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2004 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2010 1996
Number produced 15 units 17 units
Average unit price $400 million $250 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 283.4 m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 44.4 m
Height 12.5 m 13.0 m
Length 33.6 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 6,821 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 152,407 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 77,564 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 4 x 8,709 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
Both the E-7 Wedgetail and E-8 Joint STARS have a maximum speed of 853 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 77,600 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 33.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the E-8 Joint STARS at $250 million.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 14 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or E-8 Joint STARS?
The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in greater numbers with 17 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.