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C-130 Hercules vs V-22 Osprey

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Bell Boeing
First flight 23 August 1954 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1956 2006
Number produced 2500 units 400 units
Average unit price $68 million $72 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 14.0 m
Height 11.7 m 6.7 m
Length 29.8 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Bell Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The C-130 Hercules first flew 35 years before the V-22 Osprey (1954 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 50 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or V-22 Osprey?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.