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C-130 Hercules vs DHC-4 Caribou

C-130 Hercules vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 593 vs 346 km/h, range 3,800 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 12,927 kg, built 2,500 vs 307 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
C-130 Hercules DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed De Havilland Canada
First flight 23 August 1954 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1956 1961
Number produced 2500 units 307 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 29.1 m
Height 11.7 m 9.7 m
Length 29.8 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 2,104 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 12,927 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 22.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.