C-130 Hercules vs C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
|
C-130 Hercules |
C-295 Persuader |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed |
Airbus |
| First flight |
23 August 1954 |
28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced |
1956 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
2500 units |
209 units |
| Average unit price |
$68 million |
$78 million |
| Wing area |
162.0 m² |
59.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.4 m |
25.8 m |
| Height |
11.7 m |
8.6 m |
| Length |
29.8 m |
24.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
593 km/h |
576 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,800 km |
5,750 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,058 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,307 kg |
23,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
35,800 kg |
9,250 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 915 kW
|
2 x 986 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 45 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.
