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C-130 Hercules vs Learjet 35

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules Learjet 35
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Bombardier
First flight 23 August 1954 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1956 1973
Number produced 2500 units 738 units
Average unit price $68 million $500K
Wing area 162.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 12.0 m
Height 11.7 m -- m
Length 29.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 872 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 5,291 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg -- kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 4,152 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW --
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Learjet 35 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 872 km/h for the Learjet 35. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 5,291 km for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 738 for the Learjet 35. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $0.5M for the Learjet 35. The C-130 Hercules first flew 19 years before the Learjet 35 (1954 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 279 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 17 years before the Learjet 35 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Learjet 35?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 738 units of the Learjet 35.