Definitions
hijacking
- Referring to the act of taking control of a vehicle, such as a car or a truck, by force. - Talking about the act of seizing control of a ship or a boat by force. - Describing the act of taking over a building or an institution by force.
- Referring to the act of taking control of an airplane or a helicopter by force. - Talking about the act of seizing control of an aircraft in mid-flight and diverting it to a different destination. - Describing the act of threatening passengers and crew members on board an aircraft with violence or harm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve taking control of a vehicle or an aircraft by force.
- 2Both are illegal and considered acts of terrorism.
- 3Both can endanger the lives of passengers and crew members.
- 4Both can have severe consequences for the perpetrators.
- 5Both require careful planning and execution.
What is the difference?
- 1Vehicle type: Hijacking refers to land or sea vehicles, while skyjacking refers specifically to aircraft.
- 2Location: Hijacking can take place anywhere, while skyjacking occurs only in the air.
- 3Scope: Skyjacking involves a larger number of people, including passengers and crew members, while hijacking may involve fewer people.
- 4Demands: Skyjacking often involves making demands, such as ransom or political concessions, while hijacking may not necessarily involve demands.
- 5History: Skyjacking has a more extensive history and has been the subject of several high-profile incidents, while hijacking has been less common in recent years.
Remember this!
Hijacking and skyjacking both involve taking control of a vehicle or an aircraft by force. However, the difference between hijacking and skyjacking is the type of vehicle involved and the location of the incident. Hijacking refers to land or sea vehicles, while skyjacking specifically involves aircraft. Hijacking can occur anywhere, while skyjacking takes place only in the air.
