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KC-130 Hercules vs P-2 Neptune

KC-130 Hercules vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 670 vs 584 km/h, range 5,250 vs 3,471 km, max takeoff weight 79,379 vs 36,240 kg, built 124 vs 1,177 units.

Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 HerculesFull specs
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 NeptuneFull specs
Specifications
KC-130 Hercules P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1960 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1961 1947
Number produced 124 units 1177 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 31.7 m
Height 11.6 m 8.9 m
Length 29.8 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 670 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 5,250 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,379 kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The KC-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the P-2 Neptune's 584 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the P-2 Neptune's 3,471 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the P-2 Neptune's 36,240 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the P-2 Neptune's 27.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 14 years before the KC-130 Hercules which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-130 Hercules or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has been produced in greater numbers with 1,177 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.