737 vs C-2 Greyhound

Overview

The 737 and the C-2 Greyhound are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,400 km for the C-2 Greyhound. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,211 m for the C-2 Greyhound.

The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 56 for the C-2 Greyhound. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $39M for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 3 years before the 737 (1964 vs 1967).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million

737

Wing area 91.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 30.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf β—‰
Wing area 65.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 24.6 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 17.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 635 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,211 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,307 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 635 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 10,211 meters (33,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 2 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.