737 vs C-141 Starlifter
Overview
The 737 and the C-141 Starlifter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 805 km/h for the C-141 Starlifter. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,723 km for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 146,556 kg MTOW, the C-141 Starlifter is 2.8x the 737's 52,163 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 285 for the C-141 Starlifter. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $40M for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter first flew 4 years before the 737 (1963 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| 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 | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 51.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,296 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.