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Boeing 737 vs Vulcanair P68

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Vulcanair
First flight 9 April 1967 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 11535 units 431 units
Average unit price $115 million $1.2 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 12.0 m
Height 11.0 m 3.4 m
Length 30.0 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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