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Boeing 737 vs DHC-4 Caribou

Boeing 737 vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 904 vs 346 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 12,927 kg, built 11,535 vs 307 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
Boeing 737 DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1967 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1968 1961
Number produced 11535 units 307 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 29.1 m
Height 11.0 m 9.7 m
Length 30.0 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 558 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 2,104 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.