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Boeing 737 vs C-123 Provider

Boeing 737 vs C-123 Provider at a glance — top speed 904 vs 367 km/h, range 4,800 vs 5,279 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 27,216 kg, built 11,535 vs 307 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Specifications
Boeing 737 C-123 Provider
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Fairchild
First flight 9 April 1967 14 October 1949
Year introduced 1968 1956
Number produced 11535 units 307 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 113.6 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 33.5 m
Height 11.0 m 10.4 m
Length 30.0 m 23.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 367 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,279 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 16,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-123 Provider's 367 km/h, a difference of 537 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider has a longer range at 5,279 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the C-123 Provider's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-123 Provider's 23.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-123 Provider?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.