Antonov An-30 Clank

Summary

Category Transport aircraft
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
First flight27 August 1967
Year of introduction1968
Number produced123 units

Description

The Antonov An-30 Clank is a military reconnaissance aircraft developed by the Soviet Union during the 1960s. It is based on the Antonov An-24 transport aircraft platform. The primary purpose of the An-30 is to conduct aerial surveillance and mapping missions. Equipped with a range of cameras and optical devices, this aircraft is capable of capturing high-quality imagery from various altitudes, including low-level flights. The An-30 has seen deployment in several countries around the world, serving both military and civilian organizations. Its widespread use can be attributed to its versatility and reliability in aerial reconnaissance tasks.

Technical specifications

Version: An-30B
Maximum speed 540 km/h (336 mph)
Wing area75 mΒ² (807.3 sqft)
Wingspan29.2 m (95.8 ft)
Height8.3 m (27.3 ft)
Length24.3 m (79.6 ft)
Service ceiling8300 m (27231 ft)
Empty weight15590 kg (34370 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight23000 kg (50706 lbs)
Powerplant2 Γ— turboprops Ivchenko-Progress AI-24T delivering 2074 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Russia Russia 16
Sudan Sudan 8
China China 3
Ukraine Ukraine 3
Romania Romania 2

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

Afghanistan β€’ Angola β€’ China β€’ Cuba β€’ Czech Republic β€’ Kazakhstan β€’ Romania β€’ Russia β€’ Sudan β€’ Ex-Czechoslovakia β€’ Ukraine β€’ Ex-USSR

Photo of An-30 Clank

Photo of An-30 Clank