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E-7 Wedgetail vs Tecnam P2006T

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Tecnam P2006T military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2006T
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Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail Tecnam P2006T
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tecnam
First flight 1 January 2004 13 September 2007
Year introduced 2010 2010
Number produced 15 units 578 units
Average unit price $400 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 11.4 m
Height 12.5 m 2.8 m
Length 33.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 1,722 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 61 kN 2 x 38 kW
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Overview

The E-7 Wedgetail and the Tecnam P2006T are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tecnam respectively.

The E-7 Wedgetail reaches 853 km/h — 3.0x the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h. The E-7 Wedgetail has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 1,722 km for the Tecnam P2006T. The E-7 Wedgetail operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the Tecnam P2006T. At 77,600 kg MTOW, the E-7 Wedgetail is 66:1 the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.

The E-7 Wedgetail has been produced in 15 units vs 578 for the Tecnam P2006T. The E-7 Wedgetail first flew 3 years before the Tecnam P2006T (2004 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h, a difference of 566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,722 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T entered service first in 2010, 0 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T has been produced in greater numbers with 578 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.