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. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 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—‰ |
| 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.