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C-130 Hercules vs C-140 JetStar

C-130 Hercules vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 593 vs 922 km/h, range 3,800 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 19,051 kg, built 2,500 vs 202 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
C-130 Hercules C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Lockheed
First flight 23 August 1954 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1956 1961
Number produced 2500 units 202 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 16.4 m
Height 11.7 m 6.3 m
Length 29.8 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-140 JetStar's 3,774 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-140 JetStar's 19,051 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-140 JetStar's 18.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the C-140 JetStar which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-140 JetStar?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.