737 vs Skyvan
The 737 and the Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Short respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.8x the Skyvan's 325 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,115 km for the Skyvan. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 6,858 m for the Skyvan. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 9.2x the Skyvan's 5,670 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 149 for the Skyvan. The Skyvan first flew 4 years before the 737 (1963 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 |
| British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 6,577 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,115 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Skyvan?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 579 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Skyvan?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Skyvan?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Skyvan?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Skyvan?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 5 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Skyvan?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 149 units of the Skyvan.