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An-26 Curl vs C-130 Hercules

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
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Specifications
An-26 Curl C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 21 May 1969 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1969 1956
Number produced 1403 units 2500 units
Average unit price $22 million $68 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 40.4 m
Height 8.6 m 11.7 m
Length 23.8 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 4 x 3,661 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-26 Curl's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-26 Curl at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 13 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,403 units of the An-26 Curl.