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Boeing 727 vs C-32

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
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Specifications
Boeing 727 C-32
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 February 1963 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1964 1998
Number produced 1832 units 6 units
Average unit price $5 million $90 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 38.0 m
Height 10.0 m 11.0 m
Length 46.7 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,017 km/h for the Boeing 727 vs 853 km/h for the C-32. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,802 m for the C-32.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $5M for the Boeing 727 vs $90M for the C-32. The Boeing 727 first flew 35 years before the C-32 (1963 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the Boeing 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Boeing 727's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Boeing 727's 95,028 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Boeing 727's 46.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Boeing 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 34 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or C-32?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.