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Boeing 737 vs 208 Caravan

Boeing 737 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 904 vs 344 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 3,970 kg, built 11,535 vs 3,000 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Boeing 737 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 9 April 1967 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 11535 units 3000 units
Average unit price $115 million $2.1 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 15.9 m
Height 11.0 m 4.3 m
Length 30.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or 208 Caravan?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.