An-12 Cub vs C-130 Hercules
| Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 16 December 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1248 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 121.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 770 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 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 An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.