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E-7 Wedgetail vs P-8 Poseidon

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
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Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 1 January 2004 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2010 2013
Number produced 15 units 187 units
Average unit price $400 million $150 million
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 37.6 m
Height 12.5 m 12.8 m
Length 33.6 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 61 kN 2 x 61 kN
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Overview

The E-7 Wedgetail and the P-8 Poseidon are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-7 Wedgetail vs 907 km/h for the P-8 Poseidon. The E-7 Wedgetail has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 2,225 km for the P-8 Poseidon. The E-7 Wedgetail operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 12,500 m for the P-8 Poseidon.

The E-7 Wedgetail has been produced in 15 units vs 187 for the P-8 Poseidon. Unit cost is $400M for the E-7 Wedgetail vs $150M for the P-8 Poseidon. The E-7 Wedgetail first flew 5 years before the P-8 Poseidon (2004 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 853 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 77,600 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 33.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the P-8 Poseidon at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-7 Wedgetail entered service first in 2010, 3 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.