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C-130 Hercules vs Vulcanair P68

C-130 Hercules vs Vulcanair P68 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 322 km/h, range 3,800 vs 2,043 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 1,990 kg, built 2,500 vs 431 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
Specifications
C-130 Hercules Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Vulcanair
First flight 23 August 1954 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1956 1971
Number produced 2500 units 431 units
Average unit price $68 million $1.2 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 12.0 m
Height 11.7 m 3.4 m
Length 29.8 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 271 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Vulcanair P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Vulcanair P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 15 years before the Vulcanair P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Vulcanair P68?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.