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Boeing 707 vs KC-130 Hercules

Boeing 707 vs KC-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 670 km/h, range 5,400 vs 5,250 km, max takeoff weight 151,318 vs 79,379 kg, built 865 vs 124 units.

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 Hercules
Specifications
Boeing 707 KC-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed Martin
First flight 15 July 1954 1 January 1960
Year introduced 1958 1962
Number produced 865 units 124 units
Average unit price $35 million $22 million
Wing area -- m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 44.5 m 40.4 m
Height 13.0 m 11.6 m
Length 46.4 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 670 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 5,250 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg 79,379 kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 34,274 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf 4 x 4,474 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 670 km/h, a difference of 340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 5,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 79,379 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the KC-130 Hercules which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 707 or KC-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.