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C-130 Hercules vs 500 Citation I

C-130 Hercules vs 500 Citation I at a glance — top speed 593 vs 665 km/h, range 3,800 vs 2,459 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 5,375 kg, built 2,500 vs 689 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Cessna 500 Citation I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 500 Citation I
Specifications
C-130 Hercules 500 Citation I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Cessna
First flight 23 August 1954 15 September 1969
Year introduced 1956 1971
Number produced 2500 units 689 units
Average unit price $68 million $900K
Wing area 162.0 m² 25.9 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 14.4 m
Height 11.7 m 4.4 m
Length 29.8 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 665 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,459 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 5,375 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 3,008 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 998 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the 500 Citation I's 2,459 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the 500 Citation I's 13.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the 500 Citation I at $0.9 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or 500 Citation I?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.