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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs Boeing 737

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Boeing 737
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Boeing
First flight 3 September 1982 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1984 1968
Number produced 695 units 11535 units
Average unit price $5 million $115 million
Wing area -- m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 28.0 m
Height 4.7 m 11.0 m
Length 17.6 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 2 x 3,289 kgf
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the Boeing 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 904 km/h for the Boeing 737. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 6.7x the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,765 kg.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 11,535 for the Boeing 737. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs $115M for the Boeing 737. The Boeing 737 first flew 15 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1967 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 530 km/h, a difference of 374 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 2,778 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,765 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.