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Boeing 737 vs HS 748

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
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Specifications
Boeing 737 HS 748
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Hawker Siddeley
First flight 9 April 1967 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1968 1961
Number produced 11535 units 380 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 31.2 m
Height 11.0 m 7.3 m
Length 30.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,700 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 2.5:1 the HS 748's 21,092 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 7 years before the Boeing 737 (1960 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or HS 748?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.