C-160 Transall vs C-130 Hercules
| German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Transall |
| First flight | 25 February 1963 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 214 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 32.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 513 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 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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