BAe 146 vs 737

Overview

The BAe 146 and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 789 km/h for the BAe 146 vs 904 km/h for the 737. The BAe 146 has an operational range of 3,650 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,668 m for the BAe 146.

The BAe 146 has been produced in 387 units vs 11,535 for the 737. The 737 first flew 14 years before the BAe 146 (1967 vs 1981).

British short-haul and regional airliner, developed in the late 20th century, widely used for regional passenger transport, cargo, and military VIP operations.
British Aerospace BAe 146 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 3 September 1981
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 387 units
Average unit price --

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 77.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 26.3 m β—‰
Height 8.6 m β—‰
Length 28.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 789 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,650 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 42,184 kg β—‰
Empty weight 24,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8 kN β—‰

737

Wing area 91.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 30.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the BAe 146's 789 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the BAe 146's 3,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the BAe 146's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the BAe 146's 42,184 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the BAe 146's 28.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 15 years before the BAe 146 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 387 units of the BAe 146.