EC-130 Commando Solo vs KC-130 Hercules
| American electronic operations aircraft, deployed extensively during conflicts from Vietnam to recent operations in the Middle East. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1957 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 14 units |
| Average unit price | $150 million |
| American military transport aircraft, noted for tactical refueling and cargo application, extensively operational during Cold War era and beyond. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 124 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 671 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 74,389 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 162.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 670 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 79,379 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,474 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EC-130 Commando Solo by US Air Force.