737 vs C-23 Sherpa
Overview
The 737 and the C-23 Sherpa are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Short Brothers respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 467 km/h for the C-23 Sherpa. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,195 km for the C-23 Sherpa. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,500 m for the C-23 Sherpa. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 5.0x the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 60 for the C-23 Sherpa. The 737 first flew 17 years before the C-23 Sherpa (1967 vs 1984).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| British short takeoff and landing military transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, extensively used for transporting cargo and personnel in regional military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 6 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,195 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 447 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 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 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 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 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 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 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 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 737 or C-23 Sherpa?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.