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C-130 Hercules vs C-212 Aviocar

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed CASA
First flight 23 August 1954 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1956 1974
Number produced 2500 units 483 units
Average unit price $68 million $7 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 20.3 m
Height 11.7 m 6.3 m
Length 29.8 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 835 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 9.1x the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-130 Hercules first flew 17 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1954 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.