737 vs DHC-5 Buffalo

The 737 and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and De Havilland Canada respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,449 m for the DHC-5 Buffalo. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.3x the DHC-5 Buffalo's 22,317 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo first flew 3 years before the 737 (1964 vs 1967).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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 tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations.
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 122 units
Average unit price $25 million

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
Wing area 88.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 8.8 m â—‰
Length 24.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 467 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,317 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,412 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 467 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 22,317 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 24.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.