737 vs Short 330
Overview
The 737 and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Short Brothers respectively.
The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.6x the Short 330's 350 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 5.0x the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The 737 first flew 7 years before the Short 330 (1967 vs 1974).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
| 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 |
| British regional airliner, developed in the late 1970s, notably used in Europe and America for short-haul flights. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 22 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 141 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 448 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Short 330's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the Short 330 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Short 330?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.