737 vs KC-10 Extender
Overview
The 737 and the KC-10 Extender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,100 km for the KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 267,619 kg MTOW, the KC-10 Extender is 5.1x the 737's 52,163 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 60 for the KC-10 Extender. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $96M for the KC-10 Extender. The 737 first flew 13 years before the KC-10 Extender (1967 vs 1980).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| 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 |
| American tanker and cargo aircraft, developed from the DC-10 airliner in the late 20th century, operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for aerial refueling and transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 1 July 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $96 million |
| 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 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 866 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 267,619 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 78 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the KC-10 Extender at $96 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 13 years before the KC-10 Extender which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or KC-10 Extender?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.