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Boeing 737 vs PC-6 Porter

Boeing 737 vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 904 vs 244 km/h, range 4,800 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 2,800 kg, built 11,535 vs 604 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
Boeing 737 PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Pilatus
First flight 9 April 1967 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1968 1960
Number produced 11535 units 604 units
Average unit price $115 million $60K
Wing area 91.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 15.9 m
Height 11.0 m 3.2 m
Length 30.0 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 730 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 8 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.