A400M Atlas vs 737

The A400M Atlas and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 904 km/h for the 737. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 2.7x the 737's 52,163 kg. The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 42 years before the A400M Atlas (1967 vs 2009).

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Airbus A400M Atlas Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 11 December 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 174 units
Average unit price $152 million

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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 221.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 42.4 m â—‰
Height 14.7 m â—‰
Length 45.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 780 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰

737

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 A400M Atlas or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 45 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.