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Boeing 737 vs Gulfstream IV

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Gulfstream
First flight 9 April 1967 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1968 1987
Number produced 11535 units 900 units
Average unit price $115 million $26 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 23.5 m
Height 11.0 m 7.7 m
Length 30.0 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 2 x 3,141 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Gulfstream IV are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 935 km/h for the Gulfstream IV. The Boeing 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 Boeing 737.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The Boeing 737 first flew 18 years before the Gulfstream IV (1967 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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