737 vs VC-25 "Air Force One"
The 737 and the VC-25 "Air Force One" are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 1,014 km/h for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 12,600 km for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The VC-25 "Air Force One" operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the VC-25 "Air Force One" is 7.2x the 737's 52,163 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 2 for the VC-25 "Air Force One". Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $325M for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The 737 first flew 22 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" (1967 vs 1989).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| 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 |
| American presidential transport aircraft, deployed since the mid-1980s, known for brass-bound luxury and sophisticated communications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 September 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $325 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 22 years before the VC-25 "Air Force One" which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".