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C-130 Hercules vs EC-130 Commando Solo

C-130 Hercules vs EC-130 Commando Solo at a glance — top speed 593 vs 671 km/h, range 3,800 vs 4,300 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 74,389 kg, built 2,700 vs 14 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 HerculesFull specs
Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130 Commando SoloFull specs
Specifications
C-130 Hercules EC-130 Commando Solo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Lockheed Martin
First flight 23 August 1954 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1956 1975
Number produced 2700 units 14 units
Average unit price $68 million $150 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 40.3 m
Height 11.7 m 11.8 m
Length 29.8 m 29.7 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 671 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 4,300 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 74,389 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 34,274 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 4,474 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a longer range at 4,300 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 74,389 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 19 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130 Commando Solo?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,700 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.