737 vs Jetstream 31

The 737 and the Jetstream 31 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and British Aerospace respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 487 km/h for the Jetstream 31. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,260 km for the Jetstream 31. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the Jetstream 31. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 7.5x the Jetstream 31's 6,954 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 386 for the Jetstream 31. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $8M for the Jetstream 31. The 737 first flew 13 years before the Jetstream 31 (1967 vs 1980).

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
British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 386 units
Average unit price $8 million

737

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 3,289 kgf â—‰
Wing area 25.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.0 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 487 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,260 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,360 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Jetstream 31's 487 km/h, a difference of 417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Jetstream 31's 6,954 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Jetstream 31 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the Jetstream 31 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Jetstream 31?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.