737 vs DHC-5 Buffalo
Overview
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).
| 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 tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 88.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,412 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,168 kW ◉ |
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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.