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Boeing 737 vs Tu-104 Camel

Boeing 737 vs Tu-104 Camel at a glance — top speed 904 vs 950 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 78,100 kg, built 11,535 vs 201 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Specifications
Boeing 737 Tu-104 Camel
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 April 1967 17 June 1955
Year introduced 1968 1956
Number produced 11535 units 201 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 183.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 34.5 m
Height 11.0 m 11.9 m
Length 30.0 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 78,100 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 43,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 9,707 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Tu-104 Camel's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,100 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Tu-104 Camel?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 201 units of the Tu-104 Camel.