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Boeing 737 vs Kawasaki C-1

Boeing 737 vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 806 km/h, range 4,800 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 45,000 kg, built 11,535 vs 31 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Specifications
Boeing 737 Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Kawasaki
First flight 9 April 1967 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1968 1974
Number produced 11535 units 31 units
Average unit price $115 million $50 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 30.3 m
Height 11.0 m 10.0 m
Length 30.0 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 806 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 6 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.