737 vs Do 128
The 737 and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Dornier respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.8x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,936 m for the Do 128. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 14:1 the Do 128's 3,842 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $1M for the Do 128. The 737 first flew 13 years before the Do 128 (1967 vs 1980).
| 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 |
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 6,577 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 579 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Do 128's 9,936 meters (32,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 26 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Do 128?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.