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C-130 Hercules vs GAF Nomad

C-130 Hercules vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 593 vs 311 km/h, range 3,800 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 3,855 kg, built 2,500 vs 172 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
C-130 Hercules GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed GAF
First flight 23 August 1954 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1956 1975
Number produced 2500 units 172 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 16.5 m
Height 11.7 m 5.5 m
Length 29.8 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 19 years before the GAF Nomad which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or GAF Nomad?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.