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Boeing 737 vs Yak-42 Clobber

Boeing 737 vs Yak-42 Clobber at a glance — top speed 904 vs 810 km/h, range 4,800 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 57,500 kg, built 11,535 vs 187 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Yakovlev Yak-42 Clobber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Boeing 737 Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Yakovlev
First flight 9 April 1967 7 March 1975
Year introduced 1968 1977
Number produced 11535 units 187 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 34.9 m
Height 11.0 m 9.8 m
Length 30.0 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 64 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 810 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 9,600 meters (31,496 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber is longer at 36.4 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 9 years before the Yak-42 Clobber which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 187 units of the Yak-42 Clobber.