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Arava vs C-130 Hercules

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
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Specifications
Arava C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Lockheed
First flight 27 November 1969 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1972 1956
Number produced 103 units 2500 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $68 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 40.4 m
Height 5.2 m 11.7 m
Length 12.7 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 4 x 915 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 3,800 km for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 9.1x the Arava's 7,711 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 15 years before the Arava (1954 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Arava's 7,711 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 16 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.