C-130 Hercules vs Il-276 SVTS

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.

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight --
Year introduced 2026
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 162.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 40.4 m β—‰
Height 11.7 m β—‰
Length 29.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,058 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 915 kW β—‰
Wing area 160.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.5 m β—‰
Height 13.0 m β—‰
Length 37.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 870 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 45,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,803 kgf β—‰

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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.