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Boeing 737 vs Falcon 50

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Falcon 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Dassault
First flight 9 April 1967 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number produced 11535 units 352 units
Average unit price $115 million $6 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 18.9 m
Height 11.0 m 7.0 m
Length 30.0 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 3 x 560 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 2.8x the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Boeing 737 first flew 9 years before the Falcon 50 (1967 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Falcon 50's 888 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 50?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.