Boeing 737 vs C-130 Hercules
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Boeing 737 |
C-130 Hercules |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
9 April 1967 |
23 August 1954 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
11535 units |
2500 units |
| Average unit price |
$115 million |
$68 million |
| Wing area |
91.0 m² |
162.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
28.0 m |
40.4 m |
| Height |
11.0 m |
11.7 m |
| Length |
30.0 m |
29.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
904 km/h |
593 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,800 km |
3,800 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,278 m |
10,058 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
52,163 kg |
70,307 kg |
| Empty weight |
29,071 kg |
35,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 3,289 kgf
|
4 x 915 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or C-130 Hercules?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 2,500 units of the C-130 Hercules.
