737 vs CN-235

The 737 and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and CASA respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.0x the CN-235's 450 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 3.2x the CN-235's 16,500 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $25M for the CN-235. The 737 first flew 16 years before the CN-235 (1967 vs 1983).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
CASA CN-235 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 354 units
Average unit price $25 million

737

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 59.1 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m
Height 8.2 m
Length 21.4 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 20 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or CN-235?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.