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C-130 Hercules vs Cessna 340

C-130 Hercules vs Cessna 340 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 452 km/h, range 3,800 vs 2,602 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 2,717 kg, built 2,500 vs 1,351 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 340
Specifications
C-130 Hercules Cessna 340
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Cessna
First flight 23 August 1954 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1956 1972
Number produced 2500 units 1351 units
Average unit price $68 million $140K
Wing area 162.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 11.6 m
Height 11.7 m 3.8 m
Length 29.8 m 10.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 452 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,602 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 9,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 2,717 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 1,779 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Cessna 340's 2,602 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 16 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Cessna 340?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.