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Boeing 737 vs Y-12

Boeing 737 vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 328 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,340 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 5,300 kg, built 11,535 vs 71 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
Specifications
Boeing 737 Y-12
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Harbin
First flight 9 April 1967 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1968 1985
Number produced 11535 units 71 units
Average unit price $115 million $5 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 17.2 m
Height 11.0 m 5.7 m
Length 30.0 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Y-12?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.