GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Boeing 737 vs F406 Caravan II

Boeing 737 vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 904 vs 423 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 4,246 kg, built 11,535 vs 99 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
Boeing 737 F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Reims-Cessna
First flight 9 April 1967 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1968 1985
Number produced 11535 units 99 units
Average unit price $115 million $3 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 15.1 m
Height 11.0 m 4.0 m
Length 30.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 373 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Boeing 737 vs 210 Centurion Boeing 737 vs PA-34 Seneca Boeing 737 vs PA-31 Navajo Boeing 737 vs 208 Caravan Boeing 737 vs Commander 500 Boeing 737 vs C-130 Hercules

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the F406 Caravan II's 2,135 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or F406 Caravan II?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.