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.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 mΒ²
Wingspan 40.4 m β—‰
Height 11.7 m β—‰
Length 29.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,058 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 915 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 35.1 m β—‰
Height 10.3 m β—‰
Length 33.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,020 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf β—‰

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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.