737 vs Y-8
Overview
The 737 and the Y-8 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,400 m for the Y-8.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 169 for the Y-8. The 737 first flew 7 years before the Y-8 (1967 vs 1974).
| 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 medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or Y-8?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 244 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Y-8?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Y-8's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Y-8?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 13 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Y-8?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.