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Boeing 737 vs Y-7

Boeing 737 vs Y-7 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 503 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,982 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 21,800 kg.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Xian Y-7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-7
Specifications
Boeing 737 Y-7
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Xian
First flight 9 April 1967 25 December 1970
Year introduced 1968 --
Number produced 11535 units N/A
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 75.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 29.7 m
Height 11.0 m 8.6 m
Length 30.0 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 503 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,982 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 21,800 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 14,988 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Y-7?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Y-7's 503 km/h, a difference of 401 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Y-7?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Y-7's 1,982 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Y-7?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Y-7's 8,750 meters (28,707 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Y-7?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Y-7?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Y-7's 24.2 meters.