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C-130 Hercules vs EC-130H Compass Call

C-130 Hercules vs EC-130H Compass Call at a glance — top speed 593 vs 589 km/h, range 3,800 vs 4,250 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 70,307 kg, built 2,500 vs 14 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130H Compass Call
Specifications
C-130 Hercules EC-130H Compass Call
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Lockheed
First flight 23 August 1954 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1956 1983
Number produced 2500 units 14 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 162.1 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 40.4 m
Height 11.7 m 11.7 m
Length 29.8 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 589 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 4,250 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 45,813 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 589 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call has a longer range at 4,250 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the EC-130H Compass Call's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The EC-130H Compass Call is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 27 years before the EC-130H Compass Call which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or EC-130H Compass Call?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130H Compass Call.