An-178 vs 737
Overview
The An-178 and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 990 km/h for the An-178 vs 904 km/h for the 737. The An-178 has an operational range of 3,680 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The An-178 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737.
The An-178 has been produced in 1 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $35M for the An-178 vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 48 years before the An-178 (1967 vs 2015).
| Ukrainian transport aircraft, developed in the 21st century, notable for international commercial and military cargo roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 7 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 30.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 990 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,350 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,751 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-178 or 737?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or 737?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or 737?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 55 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.