737 vs C-295 Persuader

The 737 and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.2x the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The 737 first flew 30 years before the C-295 Persuader (1967 vs 1997).

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
Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
Airbus C-295 Persuader Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 28 November 1997
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 209 units
Average unit price $78 million

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
Wing area 59.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.6 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 576 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 328 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 33 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-295 Persuader?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.