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Boeing 737 vs P-8 Poseidon

Boeing 737 vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 904 vs 907 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 85,820 kg, built 11,535 vs 187 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
Boeing 737 P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967 25 April 2009
Year introduced 1968 2013
Number produced 11535 units 187 units
Average unit price $115 million $150 million
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 37.6 m
Height 11.0 m 12.8 m
Length 30.0 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 62,730 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 P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Boeing 737's 904 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon 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 P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Boeing 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or P-8 Poseidon?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 187 units of the P-8 Poseidon.