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Boeing 737 vs CN-235

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
Boeing 737 CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing CASA
First flight 9 April 1967 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1968 1988
Number produced 11535 units 354 units
Average unit price $115 million $25 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 25.8 m
Height 11.0 m 8.2 m
Length 30.0 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and CASA respectively.

The Boeing 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.0:1 the CN-235's 450 km/h. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 3.2:1 the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $25M for the CN-235. The Boeing 737 first flew 16 years before the CN-235 (1967 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or CN-235?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.