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Boeing 737 vs C-141 Starlifter

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-141 Starlifter
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Specifications
Boeing 737 C-141 Starlifter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 9 April 1967 17 December 1963
Year introduced 1968 1965
Number produced 11535 units 285 units
Average unit price $115 million $40 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 49.0 m
Height 11.0 m 12.0 m
Length 30.0 m 51.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,723 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 146,556 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 65,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 9,185 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 vs 805 km/h for the C-141 Starlifter. The Boeing 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 Boeing 737. At 146,556 kg MTOW, the C-141 Starlifter is 2.8x the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 285 for the C-141 Starlifter. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $40M for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter first flew 4 years before the Boeing 737 (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-141 Starlifter?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.