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C-130 Hercules vs Nord 3400

C-130 Hercules vs Nord 3400 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 235 km/h, range 3,800 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 1,350 kg, built 2,500 vs 152 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Specifications
C-130 Hercules Nord 3400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Nord
First flight 23 August 1954 20 January 1958
Year introduced 1956 1959
Number produced 2500 units 152 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 20.8 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 13.1 m
Height 11.7 m 3.1 m
Length 29.8 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 920 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 358 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Nord 3400's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the Nord 3400 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Nord 3400?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.