737 vs F27 Friendship
The 737 and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Fokker respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,992 m for the F27 Friendship. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.6x the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 12 years before the 737 (1955 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 |
| Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 24 November 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 586 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,992 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,148 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the F27 Friendship's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the F27 Friendship's 8,992 meters (29,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the F27 Friendship's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or F27 Friendship?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.