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C-130 Hercules vs Il-76 Candid

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Ilyushin Il-76 Candid military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-76 Candid
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules Il-76 Candid
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Ilyushin
First flight 23 August 1954 25 March 1971
Year introduced 1956 1974
Number produced 2500 units 960 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 50.5 m
Height 11.7 m 14.8 m
Length 29.8 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 195,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 92,500 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 14,500 kgf
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 850 km/h for the Il-76 Candid. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 2.8x the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The C-130 Hercules first flew 17 years before the Il-76 Candid (1954 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Il-76 Candid?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.