An-32 Cline vs C-130 Hercules
| Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 9 July 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,728 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 |
| Operational range | 3,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-32 Cline by Oleg Belyakov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 0 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-32 Cline's 28,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the An-32 Cline's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 26 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.