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C-130 Hercules vs Kawasaki C-2

C-130 Hercules vs Kawasaki C-2 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 920 km/h, range 3,800 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 141,400 kg, built 2,700 vs 14 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2Full specs
Specifications
C-130 Hercules Kawasaki C-2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Kawasaki
First flight 23 August 1954 26 January 2010
Year introduced 1956 2016
Number produced 2700 units 14 units
Average unit price $68 million $74.0 million
Wing area 162.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 44.4 m
Height 11.7 m 14.2 m
Length 29.8 m 43.9 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 141,400 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 69,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 266 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 327 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 60 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,700 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.