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C-130 Hercules vs Let L-410

C-130 Hercules vs Let L-410 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 365 km/h, range 3,800 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 5,800 kg, built 2,500 vs 1,200 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Specifications
C-130 Hercules Let L-410
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Let
First flight 23 August 1954 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1956 1970
Number produced 2500 units 1200 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 19.5 m
Height 11.7 m 5.8 m
Length 29.8 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 575 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Let L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 228 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Let L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Let L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Let L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 14 years before the Let L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Let L-410?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,200 units of the Let L-410.