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Boeing 737 vs F27 Friendship

Boeing 737 vs F27 Friendship at a glance — top speed 904 vs 509 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 20,410 kg, built 11,535 vs 586 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
Specifications
Boeing 737 F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Fokker
First flight 9 April 1967 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1968 1958
Number produced 11535 units 586 units
Average unit price $115 million $3.5 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 29.0 m
Height 11.0 m 8.5 m
Length 30.0 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,529 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the F27 Friendship's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the F27 Friendship's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 10 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or F27 Friendship?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.