C-295 Persuader vs C-130 Hercules
| Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. |
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| Origin country |
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇩 Indonesia
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
| First flight |
28 November 1997 |
| Year of introduction |
2001 |
| Number produced |
209 units
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| Average unit price |
$78 million
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| 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
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
23 August 1954 |
| Year of introduction |
1956 |
| Number produced |
2500 units
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| Average unit price |
$30 million
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| Wing area |
59.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
25.8 m
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| Height |
8.6 m
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| Length |
24.5 m
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| Maximum speed |
576 km/h
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| Operational range |
-- km
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| Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
23,200 kg
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| Empty weight |
9,250 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 1,972 kW
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| Wing area |
162.0 m²
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| Wingspan |
40.4 m
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| Height |
11.7 m
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| Length |
29.8 m
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| Maximum speed |
593 km/h
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| Operational range |
8,375 km
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| Service ceiling |
10,058 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
70,307 kg
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| Empty weight |
35,800 kg
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| Total thrust |
4 x 3,661 kW
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Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.