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Blackburn Beverley vs C-130 Hercules

Blackburn Beverley vs C-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 383 vs 593 km/h, range 6,373 vs 3,800 km, max takeoff weight 61,235 vs 70,307 kg, built 49 vs 2,500 units.

Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Specifications
Blackburn Beverley C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Lockheed
First flight 20 June 1950 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 49 units 2500 units
Average unit price -- $68 million
Wing area 270.9 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 49.4 m 40.4 m
Height 11.8 m 11.7 m
Length 30.3 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 6,373 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,235 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 35,938 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,125 kW 4 x 3,661 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 383 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 61,235 kg.
Which is larger, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the Blackburn Beverley which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blackburn Beverley or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.