737 vs DC-10
Overview
The 737 and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 1,052 km/h for the DC-10. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 5.0x the 737's 52,163 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $20M for the DC-10. The 737 first flew 3 years before the DC-10 (1967 vs 1970).
| 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 wide-body airliner, recognized for wide deployment in commercial and cargo flights from the 1970s to the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or DC-10?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the DC-10 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or DC-10?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or DC-10?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.