737 vs Falcon 20

The 737 and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 863 km/h for the Falcon 20. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 4.0x the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 first flew 4 years before the 737 (1963 vs 1967).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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 business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
Dassault Falcon 20 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 512 units
Average unit price $4.5 million

737

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 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.3 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 17.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 863 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,350 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,530 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Falcon 20?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.