737 vs 208 Caravan
The 737 and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 13:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 737 first flew 15 years before the 208 Caravan (1967 vs 1982).
| 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 utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or 208 Caravan?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.