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Boeing 737 vs EMB 121 Xingu

Boeing 737 vs EMB 121 Xingu at a glance — top speed 904 vs 467 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,230 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 5,670 kg, built 11,535 vs 106 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Specifications
Boeing 737 EMB 121 Xingu
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Embraer
First flight 9 April 1967 10 October 1976
Year introduced 1968 1977
Number produced 11535 units 106 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 14.1 m
Height 11.0 m 4.8 m
Length 30.0 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,230 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 467 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 9 years before the EMB 121 Xingu which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.