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.
IAI Arava Transport profile drawing
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

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 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

737

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.