An-72/74 Coaler vs C-130 Hercules
| Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year of introduction | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 23 August 1954 |
| Year of introduction | 1956 |
| Number produced | 2500 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 28.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 kW ◉ |
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| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,375 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW ◉ |
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