C-130 Hercules vs C-2 Greyhound

Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the C-2 Greyhound are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 2,400 km for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 2.6x the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 56 for the C-2 Greyhound. Unit cost is $68M for the C-130 Hercules vs $39M for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-130 Hercules first flew 10 years before the C-2 Greyhound (1954 vs 1964).

C-130 Hercules

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
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
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C-2 Greyhound

American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million
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C-130 Hercules

Wing area 162.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 40.4 m ◉
Height 11.7 m ◉
Length 29.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 593 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,800 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,058 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg ◉
Empty weight 35,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 915 kW ◉

C-2 Greyhound

Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 17.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 635 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,400 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,211 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,307 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 10 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.

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