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Arava vs Boeing 737

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
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Specifications
Arava Boeing 737
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Boeing
First flight 27 November 1969 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1972 1968
Number produced 103 units 11535 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $115 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 28.0 m
Height 5.2 m 11.0 m
Length 12.7 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 3,289 kgf
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Overview

The Arava and the Boeing 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Boeing respectively.

The Boeing 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 Boeing 737. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 6.8x the Arava's 7,711 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 11,535 for the Boeing 737. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $115M for the Boeing 737. The Boeing 737 first flew 2 years before the Arava (1967 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.