707 vs KC-135 Stratotanker
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 803 units |
| Average unit price | $39 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,155 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 226.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 41.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 933 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,283 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 44,663 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,453 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 933 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the 707's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 146,283 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 41.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 803 units of the KC-135 Stratotanker.