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Boeing 737 vs E-7 Wedgetail

Boeing 737 vs E-7 Wedgetail at a glance — top speed 904 vs 853 km/h, range 4,800 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 77,600 kg, built 11,535 vs 15 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Specifications
Boeing 737 E-7 Wedgetail
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967 1 January 2004
Year introduced 1968 2010
Number produced 11535 units 15 units
Average unit price $115 million $400 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 35.8 m
Height 11.0 m 12.5 m
Length 30.0 m 33.6 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 77,600 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 46,606 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the E-7 Wedgetail's 853 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The E-7 Wedgetail is more expensive at approximately $400 million per unit compared to the Boeing 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 42 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or E-7 Wedgetail?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.