737 vs PC-6 Porter
Overview
The 737 and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Pilatus respectively.
The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 3.7x the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,000 m for the PC-6 Porter. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 19:1 the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter first flew 8 years before the 737 (1959 vs 1967).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| 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 |
| Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 4 May 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 604 units |
| Average unit price | $60K |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 244 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,260 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 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 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 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 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 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 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 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 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 8 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or PC-6 Porter?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.