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E-8 Joint STARS vs Tecnam P2006T

Boeing/Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Tecnam P2006T military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2006T
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Specifications
E-8 Joint STARS Tecnam P2006T
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing/Northrop Grumman Tecnam
First flight 1 January 1994 13 September 2007
Year introduced 1996 2010
Number produced 17 units 578 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 283.4 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 11.4 m
Height 13.0 m 2.8 m
Length 46.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 6,821 km 1,722 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 77,564 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,177 kgf 2 x 38 kW
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Overview

The E-8 Joint STARS and the Tecnam P2006T are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing/Northrop Grumman and Tecnam respectively.

The E-8 Joint STARS reaches 853 km/h — 3.0x the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 1,722 km for the Tecnam P2006T. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 4,267 m for the Tecnam P2006T. At 152,407 kg MTOW, the E-8 Joint STARS is 129:1 the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.

The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in 17 units vs 578 for the Tecnam P2006T. The E-8 Joint STARS first flew 13 years before the Tecnam P2006T (1994 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-8 Joint STARS 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-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,722 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 14 years before the Tecnam P2006T which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T has been produced in greater numbers with 578 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.