737 vs Y-7

Overview

The 737 and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,750 m for the Y-7. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.4x the Y-7's 21,800 kg.

The 737 first flew 3 years before the Y-7 (1967 vs 1970).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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

Y-7

Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation.
Xian Y-7 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian
First flight 25 December 1970
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --

737

Wing area 91.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 30.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf β—‰

Y-7

Wing area 75.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.7 m β—‰
Height 8.6 m β—‰
Length 24.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 503 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,982 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,750 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,988 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 900 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Y-7?
The 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 737 or Y-7?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Y-7's 1,982 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Y-7?
The 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 737 or Y-7?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Y-7?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Y-7's 24.2 meters.