737 vs C-130 Hercules

The 737 and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 3,800 km for the C-130 Hercules. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 13 years before the 737 (1954 vs 1967).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
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

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 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 3,661 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 2,500 units of the C-130 Hercules.