C-130 Hercules vs Douglas DC-3
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C-130 Hercules |
Douglas DC-3 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed |
Douglas |
| First flight |
23 August 1954 |
23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced |
1956 |
1936 |
| Number produced |
2500 units |
10174 units |
| Average unit price |
$68 million |
$80K |
| Wing area |
162.0 m² |
91.7 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.4 m |
29.0 m |
| Height |
11.7 m |
5.6 m |
| Length |
29.8 m |
22.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
593 km/h |
413 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,800 km |
2,540 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,058 m |
7,071 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,307 kg |
13,154 kg |
| Empty weight |
35,800 kg |
6,450 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 915 kW
|
3 x 292 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Douglas DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Douglas DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Douglas DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Douglas DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Douglas DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 20 years before the C-130 Hercules which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 2,500 units of the C-130 Hercules.
