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C-130 Hercules vs G.222

C-130 Hercules vs G.222 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 540 km/h, range 3,800 vs 1,371 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 28,000 kg, built 2,500 vs 111 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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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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.