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Boeing 737 vs Il-18 Coot

Boeing 737 vs Il-18 Coot at a glance — top speed 904 vs 675 km/h, range 4,800 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 64,000 kg, built 11,535 vs 678 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
Specifications
Boeing 737 Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 April 1967 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1968 1957
Number produced 11535 units 678 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 37.4 m
Height 11.0 m 10.2 m
Length 30.0 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 3,126 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 229 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 11 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Il-18 Coot?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.