An-225 Cossack vs 737

The An-225 Cossack and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack vs 904 km/h for the 737. The An-225 Cossack has an operational range of 15,400 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 12:1 the 737's 52,163 kg. The An-225 Cossack has been produced in 1 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $250M for the An-225 Cossack vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 21 years before the An-225 Cossack (1967 vs 1988).

Soviet strategic airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally.
Antonov An-225 Cossack Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $250 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 905.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 88.4 m â—‰
Height 18.1 m â—‰
Length 84.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 850 km/h â—‰
Operational range 15,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 285,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 6 x 23,405 kgf 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-225 Cossack or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or 737?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or 737?
The An-225 Cossack 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-225 Cossack or 737?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or 737?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or 737?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 21 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.