C-130 Hercules vs C-390 Millennium

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Picture of C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 2500 units
Average unit price $30 million
Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling.
Picture of C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price $140 million
Wing area 162.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m â—‰
Height 11.7 m â—‰
Length 29.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 8,375 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰
3-view profile of C-130 Hercules
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 35.1 m â—‰
Height 10.3 m â—‰
Length 33.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of C-390 Millennium

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of C-390 Millennium by Embraer.