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Boeing 737 vs C-160 Transall

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
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Specifications
Boeing 737 C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Transall
First flight 9 April 1967 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1968 1967
Number produced 11535 units 214 units
Average unit price $115 million $12 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 40.0 m
Height 11.0 m 11.7 m
Length 30.0 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 2 x 2,275 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the C-160 Transall are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Transall respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,853 km for the C-160 Transall. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,230 m for the C-160 Transall.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 214 for the C-160 Transall. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $12M for the C-160 Transall. The C-160 Transall 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-160 Transall?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 391 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-160 Transall?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.