C-130 Hercules vs C-1
| 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 | $30 million |
| Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| First flight | 12 November 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
| Average unit price | $50 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 | 8,375 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 120.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 30.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 806 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 24,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,574 kgf â—‰ |