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Boeing 737 vs Falcon 900

Boeing 737 vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 1,066 km/h, range 4,800 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 20,640 kg, built 11,535 vs 500 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Specifications
Boeing 737 Falcon 900
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Dassault Aviation
First flight 9 April 1967 21 September 1984
Year introduced 1968 1986
Number produced 11535 units 500 units
Average unit price $115 million $44.7 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 19.3 m
Height 11.0 m -- m
Length 30.0 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Falcon 900 at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 18 years before the Falcon 900 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Falcon 900?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.