ATR-72 vs C-130 Hercules
The ATR-72 and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Lockheed respectively. Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 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 ATR-72. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 3.1x the ATR-72's 22,500 kg. The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 34 years before the ATR-72 (1954 vs 1988).
| French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,404 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,026 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 915 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 33 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.