707 vs KC-135 Stratotanker

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
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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
American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions.
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Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 31 August 1956
Year of introduction 1957
Number produced 803 units
Average unit price $39 million

707

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 44.5 m β—‰
Height 13.0 m β—‰
Length 46.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg β—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf β—‰
Wing area 226.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 39.9 m β—‰
Height 12.7 m β—‰
Length 41.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 933 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 146,283 kg β—‰
Empty weight 44,663 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 9,813 kgf β—‰
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