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E-7 Wedgetail vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle

E-7 Wedgetail vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle at a glance — top speed 853 vs 660 km/h, range 6,500 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 61,000 kg, built 15 vs 4 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Shaanxi ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2004 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2010 2011
Number produced 15 units 4 units
Average unit price $400 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 35.8 m 38.0 m
Height 12.5 m 11.2 m
Length 33.6 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 660 km/h, a difference of 193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 33.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-7 Wedgetail entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The E-7 Wedgetail has been produced in greater numbers with 15 units compared to 4 units of the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle.