An-72/74 Coaler vs 737
The An-72/74 Coaler and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 904 km/h for the 737. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 10 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1967 vs 1977).
| Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 28.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 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 An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.