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C-390 Millennium vs KC-130 Hercules

C-390 Millennium vs KC-130 Hercules at a glance — top speed 980 vs 670 km/h, range 6,240 vs 5,250 km, max takeoff weight 72,000 vs 79,379 kg, built 15 vs 124 units.

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 MillenniumFull specs
Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 HerculesFull specs
Specifications
C-390 Millennium KC-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Lockheed Martin
First flight 3 February 2015 1 January 1960
Year introduced 2019 1961
Number produced 15 units 124 units
Average unit price $140 million $22 million
Wing area -- m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 40.4 m
Height 10.3 m 11.6 m
Length 33.9 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 670 km/h
Operational range 6,240 km 5,250 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 79,379 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 34,274 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 4 x 4,474 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 670 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 6,240 km compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 5,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules entered service first in 1961, 58 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.