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Boeing 737 vs Short Skyvan

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Short Brothers
First flight 9 April 1967 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1968 1963
Number produced 11535 units 149 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 19.8 m
Height 11.0 m 4.6 m
Length 30.0 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Short Brothers respectively.

The Boeing 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.8:1 the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 9.2:1 the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan first flew 4 years before the Boeing 737 (1963 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 579 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Short Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 5 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Short Skyvan?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.