Boeing 707 vs KC-135 Stratotanker
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Boeing 707 |
KC-135 Stratotanker |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Boeing |
| First flight |
15 July 1954 |
31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1958 |
1957 |
| Number produced |
865 units |
803 units |
| Average unit price |
$35 million |
$39 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
226.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
44.5 m |
39.9 m |
| Height |
13.0 m |
12.7 m |
| Length |
46.4 m |
41.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
1010 km/h |
933 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,400 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
151,318 kg |
146,283 kg |
| Empty weight |
66,406 kg |
44,663 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 8,618 kgf
|
4 x 9,813 kgf
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Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 707's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 41.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the Boeing 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the Boeing 707 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 803 units of the KC-135 Stratotanker.
