E-8 Joint STARS vs EC-130 Commando Solo
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 million |
| American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Wing area | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EC-130 Commando Solo by US Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 671 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo entered service first in 1975, 21 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in greater numbers with 17 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.