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Boeing 737 vs Tu-214

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
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Specifications
Boeing 737 Tu-214
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 April 1967 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1968 1996
Number produced 11535 units 89 units
Average unit price $115 million $65 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 41.8 m
Height 11.0 m 13.9 m
Length 30.0 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 737 and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 904 km/h for the Boeing 737 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Boeing 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-214 operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 11,278 m for the Boeing 737. At 110,750 kg MTOW, the Tu-214 is 2.1:1 the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.

The Boeing 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $115M for the Boeing 737 vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Boeing 737 first flew 29 years before the Tu-214 (1967 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Tu-214's 900 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 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 Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 110,750 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is longer at 46.1 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 28 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.