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E-7 Wedgetail vs EA-37B Compass Call

E-7 Wedgetail vs EA-37B Compass Call at a glance — top speed 853 vs 870 km/h, range 6,500 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 44,452 kg, built 15 vs 5 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-37B Compass Call
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail EA-37B Compass Call
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing L3Harris
First flight 1 January 2004 25 August 2021
Year introduced 2010 2024
Number produced 15 units 5 units
Average unit price $400 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 28.5 m
Height 12.5 m 7.9 m
Length 33.6 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 21,909 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 2 x 6,979 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-37B Compass Call is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 853 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-37B Compass Call has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The EA-37B Compass Call has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the EA-37B Compass Call's 44,452 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the EA-37B Compass Call's 29.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The E-7 Wedgetail entered service first in 2010, 14 years before the EA-37B Compass Call which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or EA-37B Compass Call?
The E-7 Wedgetail has been produced in greater numbers with 15 units compared to 5 units of the EA-37B Compass Call.