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Boeing 737 vs Y-8

Boeing 737 vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 904 vs 660 km/h, range 4,800 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 61,000 kg, built 11,535 vs 169 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
Boeing 737 Y-8
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shaanxi
First flight 9 April 1967 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1968 1981
Number produced 11535 units 169 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 38.0 m
Height 11.0 m 11.2 m
Length 30.0 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or Y-8?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.