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AC-130 vs EC-130H Compass Call

AC-130 vs EC-130H Compass Call at a glance — top speed 669 vs 589 km/h, range 4,800 vs 4,250 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 70,307 kg, built 21 vs 14 units.

Lockheed Martin AC-130 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
AC-130 EC-130H Compass Call
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1967 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1968 1983
Number produced 21 units 14 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area 162.2 m² 162.1 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 40.4 m
Height 11.7 m 11.7 m
Length 29.8 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 669 km/h 589 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,250 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 33,063 kg 45,813 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
The AC-130 is faster with a maximum speed of 669 km/h compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 589 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
The AC-130 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 4,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
The AC-130 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
Both the AC-130 and EC-130H Compass Call have a maximum takeoff weight of 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the AC-130's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
The AC-130 entered service first in 1968, 15 years before the EC-130H Compass Call which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or EC-130H Compass Call?
The AC-130 has been produced in greater numbers with 21 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130H Compass Call.