737 vs Tu-154 Careless

The 737 and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $45M for the Tu-154 Careless. The 737 first flew 1 years before the Tu-154 Careless (1967 vs 1968).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
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
Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally.
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 1026 units
Average unit price $45 million

737

Wing area 91.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m
Length 30.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 37.6 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 900 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 900 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Tu-154 Careless at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.