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Boeing 737 vs GAF Nomad

Boeing 737 vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 904 vs 311 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 3,855 kg, built 11,535 vs 172 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
Boeing 737 GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing GAF
First flight 9 April 1967 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1968 1975
Number produced 11535 units 172 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 16.5 m
Height 11.0 m 5.5 m
Length 30.0 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 7 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or GAF Nomad?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.