Arava vs 737
The Arava and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Boeing respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.8x the Arava's 326 km/h. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 6.8x the Arava's 7,711 kg. The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 2 years before the Arava (1967 vs 1969).
| Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 27 November 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 103 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 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 | 43.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 326 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,056 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,711 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 559 kW ◉ |
| 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 6,577 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arava or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 578 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Arava's 7,711 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.