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C-130 Hercules vs Falcon 10

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules Falcon 10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Dassault
First flight 23 August 1954 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1956 1971
Number produced 2500 units 226 units
Average unit price $68 million $1.6 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 13.1 m
Height 11.7 m 4.6 m
Length 29.8 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 907 km/h for the Falcon 10. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 8.3:1 the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The C-130 Hercules first flew 16 years before the Falcon 10 (1954 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 314 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 10?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.