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Boeing 737 vs C-2 Greyhound

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
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Specifications
Boeing 737 C-2 Greyhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 9 April 1967 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1968 1966
Number produced 11535 units 56 units
Average unit price $115 million $39 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 24.6 m
Height 11.0 m 4.9 m
Length 30.0 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 635 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 10,211 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 15,307 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 2 x 1,715 kW
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Overview

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 2 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-2 Greyhound?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.