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C-130 Hercules vs Y-9

C-130 Hercules vs Y-9 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 660 km/h, range 3,800 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 70,307 vs 65,000 kg.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Shaanxi Y-9 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-9
Specifications
C-130 Hercules Y-9
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Shaanxi
First flight 23 August 1954 1 November 2010
Year introduced 1956 2012
Number produced 2500 units N/A
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 38.0 m
Height 11.7 m 11.3 m
Length 29.8 m 36.1 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 65,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 3,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Y-9?
The Y-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Y-9?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Y-9's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Y-9?
The Y-9 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Y-9?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Y-9's 65,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Y-9?
The Y-9 is longer at 36.1 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Y-9?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 56 years before the Y-9 which entered service in 2012.