Embraer C-390 Millennium (KC-390) vs Lockheed C-130 Hercules Comparison

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Subjects

Embraer C-390
Medium-Lift Twin-Engine Tactical Military Transport Aircraft

Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Tactical Transport / Multi-role / Multi-Mission Aircraft

Basics

ORIGIN
Brazil

ORIGIN
United States

YEAR
2023 [Diff.+67 yrs]

YEAR
1956 [Diff.-67 yrs]

CREW
3

CREW
5

PRODUCTION
10 units [Diff.-2,290]

PRODUCTION
2,300 units [Diff.+2,290]

Dimensions

LENGTH
111.3 ft (33.9 m) [Diff.+13.5 ft]

LENGTH
97.8 ft (29.8 m) [Diff.-13.5 ft]

WIDTH/SPAN
115.0 ft (35.1 m) [Diff.-17.5 ft]

WIDTH/SPAN
132.5 ft (40.4 m) [Diff.+17.5 ft]

HEIGHT
33.7 ft (10.3 m) [Diff.-3.7 ft]

HEIGHT
37.4 ft (11.4 m) [Diff.+3.7 ft]

Relative Size Comparison

Shapes below depict aircraft from wingtip-to-wingtip / nose-to-tail assuming aircraft are being viewed from overhead perspective (the nose pointing towards the top of the screen). Helicopter widths include main rotor diameter. If any dimensional values are "NA" in the database then the presented shapes may appear skewed.

Embraer C-390

Lockheed C-130H Hercules

Installed Power

2 x International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500-E5 non-afterburning turbofan engines developing 29,000 lb of thrust each.

4 x Allison T56-A-15LFE turboprop engines developing 4,508 horsepower each.

Performance

SPEED
615 mph (990 kph) [Diff.+242 mph]

SPEED
373 mph (600 kph) [Diff.-242 mph]

RANGE
3,616 miles (5,820 km) [Diff.+1,379 miles]

RANGE
2,237 miles (3,600 km) [Diff.-1,379 miles]

CEILING
36,089 ft (11,000 m) [Diff.+3,084 feet]

CEILING
33,005 ft (10,060 m) [Diff.-3,084 feet]

Armament

None. Hold reserved for cargo - 64 paratroopers, 84 passengers or medical litters, cargo pallets or 2-3 HMMWV-class military vehicles.

Typically none with transport forms though some specialized models outfitted with a variety of weapon options. Internal payload of up to 42,637lb of supplies, personnel and some light-class vehicles.

Going Further

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