C-130 Hercules vs A400M Atlas
| 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 |
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year of introduction | 2013 |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Average unit price | $152 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW ◉ |