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Boeing 737 vs Boeing 757

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Boeing 757
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1968 1983
Number produced 11535 units 1050 units
Average unit price $115 million $85 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 38.0 m
Height 11.0 m 11.0 m
Length 30.0 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,250 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Boeing 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 853 km/h for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,250 km for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the Boeing 757 is 2.2:1 the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,050 for the Boeing 757. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $85M for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 737 first flew 15 years before the Boeing 757 (1967 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Boeing 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 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 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Boeing 757 at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 15 years before the Boeing 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,050 units of the Boeing 757.