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Boeing 737 vs Tu-154 Careless

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 April 1967 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1968 1972
Number produced 11535 units 1026 units
Average unit price $115 million $45 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 37.6 m
Height 11.0 m 11.4 m
Length 30.0 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 vs 913 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless. The Boeing 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 12,100 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $45M for the Tu-154 Careless. The Boeing 737 first flew 1 years before the Tu-154 Careless (1967 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Tu-154 Careless at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.