737 vs Kawasaki C-2
Overview
The 737 and the Kawasaki C-2 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Kawasaki Aerospace respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 920 km/h for the Kawasaki C-2. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,600 km for the Kawasaki C-2. The Kawasaki C-2 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 141,400 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki C-2 is 2.7x the 737's 52,163 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 14 for the Kawasaki C-2. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $74.02M for the Kawasaki C-2. The 737 first flew 43 years before the Kawasaki C-2 (1967 vs 2010).
| 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 |
| Japanese mid-size, twin-turbofan military transport aircraft, developed in the early 21st century and entered service in 2016, used for long-range, high-speed tactical and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Aerospace |
| First flight | 26 January 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $74.0 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 920 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 69,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 133 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 48 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Kawasaki C-2?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.