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Boeing 737 vs M-18 Dromader

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
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Specifications
Boeing 737 M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing PZL Mielec
First flight 9 April 1967 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1968 1978
Number produced 11535 units 759 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 17.7 m
Height 11.0 m 3.7 m
Length 30.0 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 970 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 1 x 731 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the M-18 Dromader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and PZL Mielec respectively.

The Boeing 737 reaches 904 km/h — 4.5:1 the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 12:1 the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The Boeing 737 first flew 9 years before the M-18 Dromader (1967 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 704 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the M-18 Dromader which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or M-18 Dromader?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.