C-130 Hercules vs C-160 Transall
| 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 |
| German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Transall |
| First flight | 25 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 214 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 32.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 513 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,853 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.