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Boeing 737 vs P.166

Boeing 737 vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 400 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 4,300 kg, built 11,535 vs 154 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
Boeing 737 P.166
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Piaggio
First flight 9 April 1967 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1968 --
Number produced 11535 units 154 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 13.5 m
Height 11.0 m 5.0 m
Length 30.0 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or P.166?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the P.166's 400 km/h, a difference of 504 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or P.166?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the P.166's 2,084 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or P.166?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the P.166's 8,535 meters (28,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or P.166?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the P.166's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or P.166?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or P.166?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.