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Boeing 737 vs Tu-144 Charger

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Tupolev Tu-144 Charger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-144 Charger
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 April 1967 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1968 1975
Number produced 11535 units 16 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 28.8 m
Height 11.0 m 12.6 m
Length 30.0 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 240 kN
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Tu-144 Charger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-144 Charger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.8:1 the Boeing 737's 904 km/h. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-144 Charger. The Tu-144 Charger operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737. At 207,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-144 Charger is 4.0:1 the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 16 for the Tu-144 Charger. The Boeing 737 first flew 1 years before the Tu-144 Charger (1967 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 1,596 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 207,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is longer at 65.7 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 7 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.