737 vs Gulfstream IV

The 737 and the Gulfstream IV are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 935 km/h for the Gulfstream IV. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,815 km for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV 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 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The 737 first flew 18 years before the Gulfstream IV (1967 vs 1985).

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 from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
Gulfstream Gulfstream IV Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 900 units
Average unit price $26 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 88.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 23.5 m â—‰
Height 7.7 m â—‰
Length 27.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 935 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,520 kg â—‰
Empty weight 19,504 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,282 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Gulfstream IV's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 19 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Gulfstream IV?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.