Boeing 737 MAX 8 vs Comac C919
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is faster: 839 km/h against 834 km/h for the Comac C919. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 flies further: 6,570 km against 5,555 km for the Comac C919. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has the wider wingspan: 35.9 m against 35.8 m for the Comac C919. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is heavier at takeoff: 82 tonnes against 79 tonnes for the Comac C919. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 first flew in 2016, 1 year before the Comac C919 (2017).
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | Comac C919 |
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| Top speed | 839 km/h (521 mph) | 834 km/h (518 mph) |
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| Range | 6,570 km (4,082 miles) | 5,555 km (3,452 miles) |
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| Length | 39.5 m (130 ft) | 38.9 m (128 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 35.9 m (118 ft) | 35.8 m (117 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 82 t (181,218 lb) | 79 t (173,943 lb) |
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| First flight | 2016 | 2017 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 162 to 210 seats | 2 crew, 158 to 192 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × CFM LEAP-1B | 2 × LEAP-1C |
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| Built by | Boeing | Comac |
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| Country | USA | China |
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