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Boeing 737 vs C-5 Galaxy

Boeing 737 vs C-5 Galaxy at a glance — top speed 904 vs 856 km/h, range 4,800 vs 13,000 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 381,017 kg, built 11,535 vs 131 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737Full specs
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🇺🇸 C-5 GalaxyFull specs
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 1967 1969
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 856 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 13,000 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 23,133 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 856 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 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 1967, 2 years before the C-5 Galaxy which entered service in 1969.
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.