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).

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
German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century.
Dornier Do 128 Transport profile drawing
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

737

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.