A310 MRTT vs 707

European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations.
Picture of A310 MRTT
Origin country πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 1 December 2003
Year of introduction 2004
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price $108 million

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Picture of 707
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954
Year of introduction 1958
Number produced 865 units
Average unit price $35 million
Wing area 219.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 43.9 m β—‰
Height 15.8 m β—‰
Length 47.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 978 km/h
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg β—‰
Empty weight 113,999 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf β—‰

707

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 44.5 m β—‰
Height 13.0 m β—‰
Length 46.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg β—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of A310 MRTT by German Air Force.