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Boeing 737 vs C-5 Galaxy

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
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Specifications
Boeing 737 C-5 Galaxy
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 9 April 1967 30 June 1968
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 11535 units 131 units
Average unit price $115 million $168 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 576.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 67.9 m
Height 11.0 m 19.8 m
Length 30.0 m 75.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 932 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 8,900 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 10,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 4 x 4,919 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 vs 932 km/h for the C-5 Galaxy. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 8,900 km for the C-5 Galaxy. The Boeing 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 Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 131 for the C-5 Galaxy. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $168M for the C-5 Galaxy. The Boeing 737 first flew 1 years before the C-5 Galaxy (1967 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the Boeing 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.