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).

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
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
Harbin Y-12 Transport profile drawing
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

737

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.