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C-130 Hercules vs HS 748

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules HS 748
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Hawker Siddeley
First flight 23 August 1954 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1956 1961
Number produced 2500 units 380 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 31.2 m
Height 11.7 m 7.3 m
Length 29.8 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Hawker Siddeley respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 3.3:1 the HS 748's 21,092 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The C-130 Hercules first flew 6 years before the HS 748 (1954 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or HS 748?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.