C-130 Hercules vs Falcon 50

Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 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 3.8x the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The C-130 Hercules first flew 22 years before the Falcon 50 (1954 vs 1976).

C-130 Hercules

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 2500 units
Average unit price $68 million
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Falcon 50

French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.
Dassault Falcon 50 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 352 units
Average unit price $6 million
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C-130 Hercules

Wing area 162.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.4 m ◉
Height 11.7 m ◉
Length 29.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 593 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,800 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,058 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg ◉
Empty weight 35,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 915 kW ◉

Falcon 50

Wing area 46.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.9 m ◉
Height 7.0 m ◉
Length 18.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 888 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,695 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,716 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 9,150 kg ◉
Total thrust 3 x 560 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 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 50?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 23 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Falcon 50?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.

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