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Boeing 767 vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

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Specifications
Boeing 767 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 26 September 1981 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1982 1990
Number produced 1288 units 2 units
Average unit price $160 million $325 million
Wing area 283.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 47.6 m 59.6 m
Height 16.0 m 19.3 m
Length 48.5 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 80,286 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 21,772 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 767 and the VC-25 "Air Force One" are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 912 km/h for the Boeing 767 vs 1,014 km/h for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The Boeing 767 has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 12,600 km for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The VC-25 "Air Force One" operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 13,137 m for the Boeing 767. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the VC-25 "Air Force One" is 2.8:1 the Boeing 767's 136,078 kg.

The Boeing 767 has been produced in 1,288 units vs 2 for the VC-25 "Air Force One". Unit cost is $160M for the Boeing 767 vs $325M for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The Boeing 767 first flew 8 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" (1981 vs 1989).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Boeing 767's 912 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the Boeing 767's 7,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Boeing 767's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Boeing 767's 136,078 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Boeing 767's 48.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Boeing 767 at $160 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Boeing 767 entered service first in 1982, 8 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 767 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Boeing 767 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,288 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".