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Boeing 727 vs Boeing 737

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
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Specifications
Boeing 727 Boeing 737
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 February 1963 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1964 1968
Number produced 1832 units 11535 units
Average unit price $5 million $115 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 28.0 m
Height 10.0 m 11.0 m
Length 46.7 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,192 kgf 2 x 3,289 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Boeing 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Boeing 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,832 units of the Boeing 727.