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An-24 Coke vs C-130 Hercules

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
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Specifications
An-24 Coke C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 20 October 1959 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1962 1956
Number produced 1367 units 2500 units
Average unit price $8 million $68 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 40.4 m
Height 8.3 m 11.7 m
Length 23.5 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW 4 x 915 kW
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Overview

The An-24 Coke and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 3,800 km for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 8,400 m for the An-24 Coke.

The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 5 years before the An-24 Coke (1954 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the An-24 Coke's 485 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the An-24 Coke's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the An-24 Coke's 8,400 meters (27,559 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the An-24 Coke's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-24 Coke at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the An-24 Coke which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.