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C-130 Hercules vs Il-18 Coot

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Ilyushin
First flight 23 August 1954 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 2500 units 678 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 37.4 m
Height 11.7 m 10.2 m
Length 29.8 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The C-130 Hercules first flew 3 years before the Il-18 Coot (1954 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the C-130 Hercules's 3,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the Il-18 Coot which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Il-18 Coot?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.