C-130 Hercules vs Il-276 SVTS
| 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 |
| Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,606 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 277 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or Il-276 SVTS?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the Il-276 SVTS's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS 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 Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the C-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or Il-276 SVTS?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 70 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or Il-276 SVTS?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.