A330 vs 737
The A330 and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A330 vs 904 km/h for the 737. The A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the A330 is 4.6x the 737's 52,163 kg. The A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $260M for the A330 vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 25 years before the A330 (1967 vs 1992).
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 million |
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 59.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 13,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or 737?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or 737?
The A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or 737?
The A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or 737?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or 737?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 26 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,577 units of the A330.