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C-130 Hercules vs G.222

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules G.222
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Aeritalia
First flight 23 August 1954 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1956 1978
Number produced 2500 units 111 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 28.7 m
Height 11.7 m 9.8 m
Length 29.8 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 2.5x the G.222's 28,000 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 111 for the G.222. The C-130 Hercules first flew 16 years before the G.222 (1954 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the G.222's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 22 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or G.222?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.