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Boeing 737 vs C-212 Aviocar

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
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Specifications
Boeing 737 C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing CASA
First flight 9 April 1967 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1968 1974
Number produced 11535 units 483 units
Average unit price $115 million $7 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 20.3 m
Height 11.0 m 6.3 m
Length 30.0 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 835 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and CASA respectively.

The Boeing 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.4x the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 6.8x the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The Boeing 737 first flew 4 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1967 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 534 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 6 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.