C-130 Hercules vs Short 360
The C-130 Hercules and the Short 360 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Short Brothers respectively. Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 404 km/h for the Short 360. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,595 km for the Short 360. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 360. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 5.7x the Short 360's 12,292 kg. The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 165 for the Short 360. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $6.19M for the Short 360. The C-130 Hercules first flew 27 years before the Short 360 (1954 vs 1981).
| American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 23 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 2500 units |
| Average unit price | $68 million |
| British commuter aircraft, recognized for its mid-1980s production, routinely seen for passenger and freight operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
| First flight | 1 June 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 165 units |
| Average unit price | $6.2 million |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 915 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 42.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 404 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,595 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,292 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 531 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 189 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Short 360's 12,292 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the Short 360's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the Short 360 at $6.2 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 26 years before the Short 360 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Short 360?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.