737 vs Gulfstream III
The 737 and the Gulfstream III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 927 km/h for the Gulfstream III. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 6,760 km for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 202 for the Gulfstream III. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $0.69M for the Gulfstream III. The 737 first flew 12 years before the Gulfstream III (1967 vs 1979).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| 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 |
| American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 million |
| 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 | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Gulfstream III?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.