737 vs C-5 Galaxy
The 737 and the C-5 Galaxy are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 932 km/h for the C-5 Galaxy. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 8,900 km for the C-5 Galaxy. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,600 m for the C-5 Galaxy. At 381,017 kg MTOW, the C-5 Galaxy is 7.3x the 737's 52,163 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 131 for the C-5 Galaxy. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $168M for the C-5 Galaxy. The 737 first flew 1 years before the C-5 Galaxy (1967 vs 1968).
| 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 |
| American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 30 June 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 131 units |
| Average unit price | $168 million |
| 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 | 576.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 67.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 75.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 932 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 381,017 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 172,365 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 19,674 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 10,600 meters (34,776 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the C-5 Galaxy which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.