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C-130 Hercules vs F28 Fellowship

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules F28 Fellowship
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Fokker
First flight 23 August 1954 3 May 1967
Year introduced 1956 1969
Number produced 2500 units 241 units
Average unit price $68 million $4 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 79.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 25.1 m
Height 11.7 m 8.5 m
Length 29.8 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 848 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 16,144 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 4,491 kgf
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the F28 Fellowship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 848 km/h for the F28 Fellowship. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 8,839 m for the F28 Fellowship. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 2.1:1 the F28 Fellowship's 33,000 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The C-130 Hercules first flew 13 years before the F28 Fellowship (1954 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the F28 Fellowship's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the F28 Fellowship's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the F28 Fellowship's 29.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the F28 Fellowship at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 13 years before the F28 Fellowship which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or F28 Fellowship?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.