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An-72/74 Coaler vs Boeing 737

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler Boeing 737
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 22 December 1977 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1985 1968
Number produced 195 units 11535 units
Average unit price $25 million $115 million
Wing area 98.6 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 28.0 m
Height 8.7 m 11.0 m
Length 28.1 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 6,577 kgf
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Overview

The An-72/74 Coaler and the Boeing 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 Boeing 737. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,800 km for the Boeing 737. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737.

The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 11,535 for the Boeing 737. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $115M for the Boeing 737. The Boeing 737 first flew 10 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1967 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.