C-130 Hercules vs DC-3

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
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
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Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year of introduction 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $-- 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
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 91.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 22.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW β—‰
3-view profile of DC-3

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