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Boeing 737 vs Gulfstream II

Boeing 737 vs Gulfstream II at a glance — top speed 904 vs 935 km/h, range 4,800 vs 7,352 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 29,710 kg, built 11,535 vs 256 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Specifications
Boeing 737 Gulfstream II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Gulfstream
First flight 9 April 1967 2 October 1966
Year introduced 1968 1967
Number produced 11535 units 256 units
Average unit price $115 million $1 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 75.2 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 20.8 m
Height 11.0 m 7.5 m
Length 30.0 m 24.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,352 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 29,710 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 16,576 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 Gulfstream II?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream II's 24.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Gulfstream II?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.