737 vs F406 Caravan II
The 737 and the F406 Caravan II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Reims-Cessna respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.1x the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,135 km for the F406 Caravan II. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,144 m for the F406 Caravan II. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 12:1 the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 99 for the F406 Caravan II. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $3M for the F406 Caravan II. The 737 first flew 16 years before the F406 Caravan II (1967 vs 1983).
| 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 |
| French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Reims-Cessna |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,135 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,246 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,283 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 187 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 481 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the F406 Caravan II's 2,135 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the F406 Caravan II's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the F406 Caravan II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.