747 vs KC-130 Hercules
Overview
The 747 and the KC-130 Hercules are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.
Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 670 km/h for the KC-130 Hercules. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 5,250 km for the KC-130 Hercules. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 8,534 m for the KC-130 Hercules. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 4.8x the KC-130 Hercules's 79,379 kg.
The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 124 for the KC-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $22M for the KC-130 Hercules. The KC-130 Hercules first flew 9 years before the 747 (1960 vs 1969).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| American military transport aircraft, noted for tactical refueling and cargo application, extensively operational during Cold War era and beyond. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 124 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 70.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 6,430 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 670 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,379 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 1,119 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 670 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 5,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 79,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or KC-130 Hercules?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.