737 vs C-17 Globemaster III
The 737 and the C-17 Globemaster III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 930 km/h for the C-17 Globemaster III. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,480 km for the C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 259,460 kg MTOW, the C-17 Globemaster III is 5.0x the 737's 52,163 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 279 for the C-17 Globemaster III. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III. The 737 first flew 24 years before the C-17 Globemaster III (1967 vs 1991).
| 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, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 25 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.