C-130 Hercules vs C-390 Millennium
| 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 |
| Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 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 |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-390 Millennium by Embraer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 387 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the C-130 Hercules's 70,307 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the C-130 Hercules at $68 million.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 63 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-390 Millennium?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.