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An-32 Cline vs C-130 Hercules

An-32 Cline vs C-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 530 vs 593 km/h, range 1,400 vs 3,800 km, max takeoff weight 28,500 vs 70,307 kg, built 373 vs 2,500 units.

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Specifications
An-32 Cline C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 9 July 1976 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1982 1956
Number produced 373 units 2500 units
Average unit price $15 million $68 million
Wing area -- m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 40.4 m
Height 8.8 m 11.7 m
Length 24.5 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 4 x 3,661 kW
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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 530 km/h, a difference of 63 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.