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C-130 Hercules vs 210 Centurion

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Cessna
First flight 23 August 1954 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 2500 units 9240 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 11.2 m
Height 11.7 m 3.0 m
Length 29.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 4 x 915 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 39:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The C-130 Hercules first flew 3 years before the 210 Centurion (1954 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the 210 Centurion which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 2,500 units of the C-130 Hercules.