737 vs P-8 Poseidon
Overview
The 737 is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Boeing, while the P-8 Poseidon is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by Boeing.
Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 907 km/h for the P-8 Poseidon. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,225 km for the P-8 Poseidon. The P-8 Poseidon operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737.
The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 187 for the P-8 Poseidon. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $150M for the P-8 Poseidon. The 737 first flew 42 years before the P-8 Poseidon (1967 vs 2009).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| American maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, used for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 25 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 187 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 39.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,225 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 85,820 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 62,730 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 45 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 187 units of the P-8 Poseidon.