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Boeing 737 vs Il-62 Classic

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Il-62 Classic
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Ilyushin
First flight 9 April 1967 3 January 1963
Year introduced 1968 1967
Number produced 11535 units 292 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 279.6 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 43.2 m
Height 11.0 m 12.4 m
Length 30.0 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 165,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 71,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 108 kN
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Il-62 Classic are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 900 km/h for the Il-62 Classic. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 10,000 km for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-62 Classic operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737. At 165,000 kg MTOW, the Il-62 Classic is 3.2:1 the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 292 for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-62 Classic first flew 4 years before the Boeing 737 (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Il-62 Classic?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.