AC-130 vs EC-130 Commando Solo
The AC-130 and the EC-130 Commando Solo are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Lockheed Martin respectively. Top speed is 669 km/h for the AC-130 vs 671 km/h for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The AC-130 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,300 km for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The AC-130 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,534 m for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The AC-130 has been produced in 21 units vs 14 for the EC-130 Commando Solo. Unit cost is $150M for the AC-130 vs $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo. The EC-130 Commando Solo first flew 10 years before the AC-130 (1957 vs 1967).
| American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 21 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| Wing area | 162.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 669 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 33,063 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 915 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,119 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the AC-130's 669 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The AC-130 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 4,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The AC-130 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the AC-130's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The AC-130 is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the AC-130 at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The AC-130 entered service first in 1968, 7 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The AC-130 has been produced in greater numbers with 21 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.