C-130 Hercules vs C-1

C-130 Hercules

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.

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

Japanese transport aircraft, notable for its use in the Self-Defense Forces during the Cold War era.

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

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the C-130 Hercules's 593 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.

Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the C-1's 3,353 km.

Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the C-130 Hercules's 10,058 meters (32,998 ft).

Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the C-1's 45,000 kg.

Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the C-1's 29.0 meters.

Which is more expensive, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the C-1 at $50 million.

Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the C-1 which entered service in 1974.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or C-1?

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 31 units of the C-1.