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Boeing 737 vs DHC-5 Buffalo

Boeing 737 vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 904 vs 467 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 22,317 kg, built 11,535 vs 122 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
Boeing 737 DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1967 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1968 1965
Number produced 11535 units 122 units
Average unit price $115 million $25 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 29.0 m
Height 11.0 m 8.8 m
Length 30.0 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 24.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.