C-130 Hercules vs C-1

Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the C-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 806 km/h for the C-1. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 3,353 km for the C-1. The C-1 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 31 for the C-1. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $50M for the C-1. The C-130 Hercules first flew 16 years before the C-1 (1954 vs 1970).

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 2500 units
Average unit price $68 million

C-1

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.
Kawasaki C-1 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 31 units
Average unit price $50 million
Wing area 162.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 40.4 m β—‰
Height 11.7 m β—‰
Length 29.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,058 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 915 kW β—‰

C-1

Wing area 120.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 30.3 m β—‰
Height 10.0 m β—‰
Length 29.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 806 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,353 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,580 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 24,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,287 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 31 units of the C-1.