KC-130 Hercules vs KC-135 Stratotanker
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Specifications
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KC-130 Hercules |
KC-135 Stratotanker |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Boeing |
| First flight |
1 January 1960 |
31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1962 |
1957 |
| Number produced |
124 units |
803 units |
| Average unit price |
$22 million |
$39 million |
| Wing area |
162.0 m² |
226.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.4 m |
39.9 m |
| Height |
11.6 m |
12.7 m |
| Length |
29.8 m |
41.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
670 km/h |
933 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,250 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,534 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
79,379 kg |
146,283 kg |
| Empty weight |
34,274 kg |
44,663 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,474 kW
|
4 x 9,813 kgf
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Which is faster, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 670 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,283 kg compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 79,379 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is longer at 41.5 meters compared to the KC-130 Hercules's 29.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the KC-130 Hercules at $22 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the KC-130 Hercules which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-130 Hercules or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.
