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C-2 Greyhound vs KC-130 Hercules

C-2 Greyhound vs KC-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 635 vs 670 km/h, range 2,400 vs 5,250 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 79,379 kg, built 56 vs 124 units.

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 GreyhoundFull specs
Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 HerculesFull specs
Specifications
C-2 Greyhound KC-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin
First flight 18 November 1964 1 January 1960
Year introduced 1966 1961
Number produced 56 units 124 units
Average unit price $39 million $22 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 40.4 m
Height 4.9 m 11.6 m
Length 17.1 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 670 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 5,250 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 79,379 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 34,274 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,430 kW 4 x 4,474 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 635 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules entered service first in 1961, 5 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.