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An-72/74 Coaler vs C-130 Hercules

An-72/74 Coaler vs C-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 700 vs 593 km/h, range 4,800 vs 3,800 km, max takeoff weight 34,800 vs 70,307 kg, built 195 vs 2,500 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 22 December 1977 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1985 1956
Number produced 195 units 2500 units
Average unit price $25 million $68 million
Wing area 98.6 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 40.4 m
Height 8.7 m 11.7 m
Length 28.1 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 4 x 3,661 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 29 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.