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Boeing 737 vs C-32

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
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Specifications
Boeing 737 C-32
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1968 1998
Number produced 11535 units 6 units
Average unit price $115 million $90 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 38.0 m
Height 11.0 m 11.0 m
Length 30.0 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 2 x 9,458 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 853 km/h for the C-32. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 2.2x the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $90M for the C-32. The Boeing 737 first flew 31 years before the C-32 (1967 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-32 at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 30 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-32?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.