737 vs HS 748
The 737 and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Hawker Siddeley respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.5x the HS 748's 21,092 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 7 years before the 737 (1960 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or HS 748?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or HS 748?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or HS 748?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or HS 748?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or HS 748?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or HS 748?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.