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C-130 Hercules vs EMB 110

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules EMB 110
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Embraer
First flight 23 August 1954 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1956 1973
Number produced 2500 units 503 units
Average unit price $68 million $2 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 15.3 m
Height 11.7 m 4.9 m
Length 29.8 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW --
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 459 km/h for the EMB 110. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 12:1 the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $2M for the EMB 110. The C-130 Hercules first flew 14 years before the EMB 110 (1954 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the EMB 110's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 17 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or EMB 110?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.