737 vs DHC-4 Caribou
Overview
The 737 and the DHC-4 Caribou are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and de Havilland Canada respectively.
The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.6x the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,104 km for the DHC-4 Caribou. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,600 m for the DHC-4 Caribou. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 4.0x the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 307 for the DHC-4 Caribou. The DHC-4 Caribou first flew 9 years before the 737 (1958 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 |
| Canadian twin-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) tactical transport aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated for military cargo and rugged bush operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 30 July 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 307 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 84.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,104 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,927 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,283 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 540 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 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 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 2,104 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 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 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 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 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.