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Antonov An-12BP Military
Lockheed C-130H Hercules Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerAntonovLockheed
TypeMilitary transportMilitary transport
Origin🇺🇦 Soviet Union (Ukraine)🇺🇸 United States
First flight19571954
StatusIn serviceIn service
Units built1,248—
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length33.10 m29.79 m
Wingspan38.00 m40.41 m
Height10.53 m11.84 m
Wing area121.7 m²162.1 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight28,000 kg34,382 kg
Max. take-off weight61,000 kg70,307 kg
Max. payload20,000 kg19,090 kg
Performance
Max. speed777 km/h592 km/h
Cruise speed670 km/h540 km/h
Range5,700 km3,800 km
Service ceiling10,200 m10,060 m
Crew & capacity
Crew55
Seats (max.)—92
Cargo capacity20,000 kg19,090 kg
Powerplant
Engines44
Engine type——
Engine modelIvchenko AI-20MAllison T56-A-15
Power (each)2,942 kW3,424 kW

At a glance

Max. speed

Antonov An-12BP
777 km/h
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
592 km/h

Range

Antonov An-12BP
5,700 km
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
3,800 km

Max. take-off weight

Antonov An-12BP
61,000 kg
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
70,307 kg

Wingspan

Antonov An-12BP
38 m
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
40 m

Length

Antonov An-12BP
33 m
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
30 m

Service ceiling

Antonov An-12BP
10,200 m
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
10,060 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.