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).
| 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 |
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| 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.