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).

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
American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes.
Gulfstream Gulfstream III Transport profile drawing
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

737

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.