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Boeing 737 vs DH.106 Comet

Boeing 737 vs DH.106 Comet at a glance — range 4,800 vs 5,190 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 70,760 kg, built 11,535 vs 114 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
De Havilland DH.106 Comet military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.106 Comet
Specifications
Boeing 737 DH.106 Comet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing De Havilland
First flight 9 April 1967 27 July 1949
Year introduced 1968 1952
Number produced 11535 units 114 units
Average unit price $115 million $3.2 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 197.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 35.1 m
Height 11.0 m 9.0 m
Length 30.0 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,190 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 70,760 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 4,763 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 904 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,760 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the DH.106 Comet at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or DH.106 Comet?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.