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An-178 vs C-130 Hercules

An-178 vs C-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 990 vs 593 km/h, range 3,680 vs 3,800 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 70,307 kg, built 1 vs 2,500 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Specifications
An-178 C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 7 May 2015 23 August 1954
Year introduced 2023 1956
Number produced 1 units 2500 units
Average unit price $35 million $68 million
Wing area -- m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 30.6 m 40.4 m
Height 9.6 m 11.7 m
Length 32.2 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 4 x 3,661 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The An-178 is longer at 32.2 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 67 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.