737 vs C-17 Globemaster III

Overview

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).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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
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C-17 Globemaster III

American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III Transport profile drawing
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
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737

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 ◉

C-17 Globemaster III

Wing area 353.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 51.8 m ◉
Height 16.8 m ◉
Length 53.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 930 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,480 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,715 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg ◉
Empty weight 122,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 4,727 kgf ◉

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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.

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