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KC-130 Hercules vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

KC-130 Hercules vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 670 vs 228 km/h, range 5,250 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 79,379 vs 975 kg, built 124 vs 7,842 units.

Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 Hercules
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
KC-130 Hercules PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Piper
First flight 1 January 1960 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1962 1965
Number produced 124 units 7842 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 9.0 m
Height 11.6 m 2.2 m
Length 29.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 670 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 5,250 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,379 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The KC-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 442 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The KC-130 Hercules entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-130 Hercules or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.