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C-130 Hercules vs Il-276 SVTS

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-276 SVTS
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules Il-276 SVTS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Ilyushin
First flight 23 August 1954 --
Year introduced 1956 2026
Number produced 2500 units 1 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 35.5 m
Height 11.7 m 13.0 m
Length 29.8 m 37.7 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 870 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 45,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 15,606 kgf
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules vs 870 km/h for the Il-276 SVTS. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 10,058 m for the C-130 Hercules.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

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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.