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An-72/74 Coaler vs C-130 Hercules

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
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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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Overview

The An-72/74 Coaler and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 3,800 km for the C-130 Hercules. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 2.0:1 the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.

The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 23 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1954 vs 1977).

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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.