737 vs C-130 Hercules
Overview
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).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 915 kW ◉ |
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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.