An-32 Cline vs C-130 Hercules

Overview

The An-32 Cline and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 3,800 km for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-32 Cline. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 2.5x the An-32 Cline's 28,500 kg.

The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 22 years before the An-32 Cline (1954 vs 1976).

An-32 Cline

Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions.
Antonov An-32 Cline Transport profile drawing
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
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C-130 Hercules

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
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
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An-32 Cline

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m ◉
Height 8.8 m ◉
Length 24.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 530 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 9,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 16,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW ◉

C-130 Hercules

Wing area 162.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m ◉
Height 11.7 m ◉
Length 29.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 593 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,800 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,058 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg ◉
Empty weight 35,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 915 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.

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