737 vs Y-12
The 737 and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Harbin respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.8x the Y-12's 328 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 9.8x the Y-12's 5,300 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $5M for the Y-12. The 737 first flew 15 years before the Y-12 (1967 vs 1982).
| 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 |
| Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 576 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Y-12?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.