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Boeing 737 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Boeing 737 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 904 vs 533 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 6,350 kg, built 11,535 vs 600 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
Specifications
Boeing 737 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Swearingen
First flight 9 April 1967 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1968 1972
Number produced 11535 units 600 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 14.1 m
Height 11.0 m 5.1 m
Length 30.0 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 533 km/h, a difference of 371 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.