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An-22 Cock vs C-130 Hercules

An-22 Cock vs C-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 740 vs 593 km/h, range 10,950 vs 3,800 km, max takeoff weight 250,000 vs 70,307 kg, built 68 vs 2,700 units.

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 CockFull specs
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 HerculesFull specs
Specifications
An-22 Cock C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 27 February 1965 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1969 1956
Number produced 68 units 2700 units
Average unit price -- $68 million
Wing area 345.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 40.4 m
Height 12.5 m 11.7 m
Length 57.9 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 4 x 3,661 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The An-22 Cock is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 13 years before the An-22 Cock which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,700 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.