737 vs DC-3
The 737 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Douglas respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.2x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 4.0x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 26 years before the 737 (1941 vs 1967).
| 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 commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 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 | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 491 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 32 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or DC-3?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 10,174 units of the DC-3.