AC-130 vs KC-130 Hercules
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Specifications
|
AC-130 |
KC-130 Hercules |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Lockheed Martin |
| First flight |
1 January 1967 |
1 January 1960 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1962 |
| Number produced |
21 units |
124 units |
| Average unit price |
$150 million |
$22 million |
| Wing area |
162.2 m² |
162.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.4 m |
40.4 m |
| Height |
11.7 m |
11.6 m |
| Length |
29.8 m |
29.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
669 km/h |
670 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,800 km |
5,250 km |
| Service ceiling |
9,144 m |
8,534 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,307 kg |
79,379 kg |
| Empty weight |
33,063 kg |
34,274 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,661 kW
|
4 x 4,474 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the AC-130's 669 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the AC-130's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The AC-130 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the AC-130's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the AC-130's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The AC-130 is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the AC-130 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AC-130 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 21 units of the AC-130.
