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EC-130 Commando Solo vs KC-130 Hercules

Lockheed Martin EC-130 Commando Solo military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EC-130 Commando Solo
Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 Hercules
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Specifications
EC-130 Commando Solo KC-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 January 1957 1 January 1960
Year introduced 1975 1962
Number produced 14 units 124 units
Average unit price $150 million $22 million
Wing area 162.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 40.3 m 40.4 m
Height 11.8 m 11.6 m
Length 29.7 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 671 km/h 670 km/h
Operational range 4,300 km 5,250 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 74,389 kg 79,379 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 34,274 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 4 x 4,474 kW
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Overview

The EC-130 Commando Solo and the KC-130 Hercules are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Top speed is 671 km/h for the EC-130 Commando Solo vs 670 km/h for the KC-130 Hercules. The EC-130 Commando Solo has an operational range of 4,300 km vs 5,250 km for the KC-130 Hercules. The EC-130 Commando Solo operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 8,534 m for the KC-130 Hercules.

The EC-130 Commando Solo has been produced in 14 units vs 124 for the KC-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $150M for the EC-130 Commando Solo vs $22M for the KC-130 Hercules. The EC-130 Commando Solo first flew 3 years before the KC-130 Hercules (1957 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is faster with a maximum speed of 671 km/h compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 670 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 4,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 74,389 kg.
Which is larger, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the EC-130 Commando Solo's 29.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The EC-130 Commando Solo is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules entered service first in 1962, 13 years before the EC-130 Commando Solo which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC-130 Commando Solo or KC-130 Hercules?
The KC-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 14 units of the EC-130 Commando Solo.