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C-130 Hercules vs C-160 Transall

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Transall
First flight 23 August 1954 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 2500 units 214 units
Average unit price $68 million $12 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 40.0 m
Height 11.7 m 11.7 m
Length 29.8 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 4,549 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.