An-12 Cub vs 737

The An-12 Cub and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 770 km/h for the An-12 Cub vs 904 km/h for the 737. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,200 m for the An-12 Cub. The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $115M for the 737. The An-12 Cub first flew 10 years before the 737 (1957 vs 1967).

Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
Antonov An-12 Cub Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1248 units
Average unit price $20 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 121.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 38.0 m â—‰
Height 10.5 m â—‰
Length 33.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 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 An-12 Cub or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-12 Cub's 770 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-12 Cub's 10,200 meters (33,464 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The An-12 Cub entered service first in 1959, 9 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.