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C-130 Hercules vs PA-31 Navajo

C-130 Hercules vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 593 vs 420 km/h, range 3,800 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 2,948 kg, built 2,500 vs 3,942 units.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
C-130 Hercules PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Piper
First flight 23 August 1954 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 2500 units 3942 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 12.4 m
Height 11.7 m 4.0 m
Length 29.8 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 2,500 units of the C-130 Hercules.