A400M Atlas vs C-130 Hercules
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|
A400M Atlas |
C-130 Hercules |
| Origin country |
🇪🇺 Europe |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
11 December 2009 |
23 August 1954 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
174 units |
2500 units |
| Average unit price |
$152 million |
$68 million |
| Wing area |
221.5 m² |
162.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
42.4 m |
40.4 m |
| Height |
14.7 m |
11.7 m |
| Length |
45.1 m |
29.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
780 km/h |
593 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,300 km |
3,800 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,500 m |
10,058 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
141,000 kg |
70,307 kg |
| Empty weight |
66,500 kg |
35,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 8,203 kW
|
4 x 3,661 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 57 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.
