737 vs GA8 Airvan

The 737 and the GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and GippsAero respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 3.8x the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,352 km for the GA8 Airvan. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 6,100 m for the GA8 Airvan. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 29:1 the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 250 for the GA8 Airvan. The 737 first flew 28 years before the GA8 Airvan (1967 vs 1995).

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
Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport.
GippsAero GA8 Airvan Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GippsAero
First flight 3 March 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $-- million

737

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 6,577 kgf
Wing area 19.3 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h
Operational range 1,352 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg
Empty weight 997 kg
Total thrust 1 x 227 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 663 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 32 years before the GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or GA8 Airvan?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 250 units of the GA8 Airvan.