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Boeing 737 vs Yak-40 Codling

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Yakovlev
First flight 9 April 1967 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1968 1968
Number produced 11535 units 1011 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 25.0 m
Height 11.0 m 6.5 m
Length 30.0 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Yak-40 Codling are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 858 km/h for the Yak-40 Codling. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,000 m for the Yak-40 Codling. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 3.4:1 the Yak-40 Codling's 15,500 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The Yak-40 Codling first flew 1 years before the Boeing 737 (1966 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 858 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 15,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling entered service first in 1968, 0 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.