C-130 Hercules vs C-2 Greyhound
| 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 introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 2500 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 18 November 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 56 units |
| Average unit price | $39 million |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,375 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,058 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 10,211 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,307 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,430 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-2 Greyhound by US Navy.