BD-700 Global Express vs 737

The BD-700 Global Express and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 904 km/h for the 737. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 29 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1967 vs 1996).

Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 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 95.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 30.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,566 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 31 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.