737 vs P68

Overview

The 737 and the P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Vulcanair respectively.

The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.8x the P68's 322 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,043 km for the P68. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 5,850 m for the P68. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 26:1 the P68's 1,990 kg.

The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 431 for the P68. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $1.25M for the P68. The 737 first flew 3 years before the P68 (1967 vs 1970).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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

P68

Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks.
Vulcanair P68 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Vulcanair
First flight 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 431 units
Average unit price $1.2 million

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf â—‰

P68

Wing area 18.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 9.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 322 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,043 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 75 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or P68?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 582 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or P68?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or P68?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or P68?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or P68?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or P68?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or P68?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or P68?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 431 units of the P68.