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Boeing 737 vs Kawasaki P-1

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Kawasaki
First flight 9 April 1967 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1968 2013
Number produced 11535 units 60 units
Average unit price $115 million $141.5 million
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 35.4 m
Height 11.0 m 12.1 m
Length 30.0 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Kawasaki P-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 996 km/h for the Kawasaki P-1. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 8,000 km for the Kawasaki P-1. The Kawasaki P-1 operates at altitudes up to 13,472 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 60 for the Kawasaki P-1. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $141.5M for the Kawasaki P-1. The Boeing 737 first flew 40 years before the Kawasaki P-1 (1967 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the Boeing 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 45 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.