737 vs Il-14 Crate

The 737 and the Il-14 Crate are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.1x the Il-14 Crate's 430 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,300 km for the Il-14 Crate. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,400 m for the Il-14 Crate. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.9x the Il-14 Crate's 18,000 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,348 for the Il-14 Crate. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $1.5M for the Il-14 Crate. The Il-14 Crate first flew 17 years before the 737 (1950 vs 1967).

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
Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era.
Ilyushin Il-14 Crate Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 1348 units
Average unit price $1.5 million

737

Wing area 91.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m
Height 11.0 m
Length 30.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf
Wing area 100.0 m²
Wingspan 31.7 m
Height 7.9 m
Length 22.3 m
Maximum speed 430 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg
Empty weight 12,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,397 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Il-14 Crate's 430 km/h, a difference of 474 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Il-14 Crate's 7,400 meters (24,278 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Il-14 Crate's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Il-14 Crate's 22.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Il-14 Crate at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate entered service first in 1954, 14 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Il-14 Crate?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,348 units of the Il-14 Crate.