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C-130 Hercules vs F27 Friendship

C-130 Hercules vs F27 Friendship at a glance — top speed 593 vs 509 km/h, range 3,800 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 20,410 kg, built 2,500 vs 586 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
Specifications
C-130 Hercules F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Fokker
First flight 23 August 1954 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1956 1958
Number produced 2500 units 586 units
Average unit price $68 million $3.5 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 29.0 m
Height 11.7 m 8.5 m
Length 29.8 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 1,529 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the F27 Friendship's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the F27 Friendship's 8,992 meters (29,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the F27 Friendship's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the F27 Friendship which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or F27 Friendship?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.