A400M Atlas vs C-130 Hercules
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 million |
| American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 23 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 2500 units |
| Average unit price | $68 million |
| Wing area | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 45.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 57 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.