A310 MRTT vs 707

European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations.
Picture of A310 MRTT
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 1 December 2003
Year introduced 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 🇺🇸 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
Wing area 219.0 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m â—‰
Height 15.8 m â—‰
Length 47.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 978 km/h
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg â—‰
Empty weight 113,999 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf â—‰

707

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.5 m â—‰
Height 13.0 m â—‰
Length 46.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of A310 MRTT by German Air Force.