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Boeing 737 vs C-23 Sherpa

Boeing 737 vs C-23 Sherpa at a glance — top speed 904 vs 467 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,195 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 10,387 kg, built 11,535 vs 60 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Specifications
Boeing 737 C-23 Sherpa
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Short Brothers
First flight 9 April 1967 6 August 1984
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 11535 units 60 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 22.8 m
Height 11.0 m 5.0 m
Length 30.0 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,195 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 893 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 467 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 8,500 meters (27,887 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.