C-130 Hercules vs An-12 Cub

American military transport aircraft, known for significant roles in Vietnam War and Desert Storm, extensively used for various cargo missions.
Picture of C-130 Hercules
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Soviet cargo aircraft, significantly deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for military transport.
Picture of An-12 Cub
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957
Year of introduction 1959
Number produced 1248 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area 162.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 40.4 m β—‰
Height 11.7 m β—‰
Length 29.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h β—‰
Operational range 8,375 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW β—‰
3-view profile of C-130 Hercules
Wing area 121.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 10.5 m β—‰
Length 33.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 10,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW β—‰
3-view profile of An-12 Cub

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