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Boeing 707 vs Il-78 Midas

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Ilyushin Il-78 Midas military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-78 Midas
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Specifications
Boeing 707 Il-78 Midas
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 15 July 1954 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1958 1984
Number produced 865 units 53 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area -- m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 50.5 m
Height 13.0 m 14.8 m
Length 46.4 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 7,300 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 210,000 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 72,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 12,020 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the Il-78 Midas are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 850 km/h for the Il-78 Midas. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 7,300 km for the Il-78 Midas. The Boeing 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-78 Midas.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 53 for the Il-78 Midas. The Boeing 707 first flew 29 years before the Il-78 Midas (1954 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Il-78 Midas's 850 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a longer range at 7,300 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-78 Midas's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 210,000 kg compared to the Boeing 707's 151,318 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Il-78 Midas is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Boeing 707's 46.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 26 years before the Il-78 Midas which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or Il-78 Midas?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 53 units of the Il-78 Midas.