C-130 Hercules vs C-295 Persuader
| 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 |
| Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 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 | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 45 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-295 Persuader?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.