737 vs C-390 Millennium

The 737 and the C-390 Millennium are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Embraer respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 980 km/h for the C-390 Millennium. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,020 km for the C-390 Millennium. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 11,000 m for the C-390 Millennium. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 11 for the C-390 Millennium. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $140M for the C-390 Millennium. The 737 first flew 58 years before the C-390 Millennium (1967 vs 2025).

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
Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling.
Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price $140 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
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 35.1 m â—‰
Height 10.3 m â—‰
Length 33.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,020 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 51 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-390 Millennium?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.