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C-130 Hercules vs Kawasaki C-1

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Kawasaki
First flight 23 August 1954 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1956 1974
Number produced 2500 units 31 units
Average unit price $68 million $50 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 30.3 m
Height 11.7 m 10.0 m
Length 29.8 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki C-1. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 3,353 km for the Kawasaki C-1. The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki C-1. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $50M for the Kawasaki C-1. The C-130 Hercules first flew 16 years before the Kawasaki C-1 (1954 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki C-1?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki C-1?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the Kawasaki C-1 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.