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An-12 Cub vs C-130 Hercules

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
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Specifications
An-12 Cub C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 16 December 1957 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1959 1956
Number produced 1248 units 2500 units
Average unit price $20 million $68 million
Wing area 121.7 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 40.4 m
Height 10.5 m 11.7 m
Length 33.1 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 4 x 3,661 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-12 Cub's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-12 Cub at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.