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KC-130 Hercules vs S-2 Tracker

KC-130 Hercules vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 670 vs 450 km/h, range 5,250 vs 2,172 km, max takeoff weight 79,379 vs 11,860 kg, built 124 vs 1,284 units.

Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-130 Hercules
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 Tracker
Specifications
KC-130 Hercules S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Grumman
First flight 1 January 1960 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1962 1954
Number produced 124 units 1284 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 22.2 m
Height 11.6 m 5.4 m
Length 29.8 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 670 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 5,250 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,379 kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 34,274 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,474 kW 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The KC-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The KC-130 Hercules has a longer range at 5,250 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The KC-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,379 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The KC-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 8 years before the KC-130 Hercules which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-130 Hercules or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 124 units of the KC-130 Hercules.