737 vs Y-20
Overview
The 737 and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Xian respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 926 km/h for the Y-20. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 222,000 kg MTOW, the Y-20 is 4.3x the 737's 52,163 kg.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 58 for the Y-20. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $160M for the Y-20. The 737 first flew 46 years before the Y-20 (1967 vs 2013).
| 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 strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 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 | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Y-20?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 48 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Y-20?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.