An-26 Curl vs An-30 Clank
| Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 May 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 1403 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 27 August 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 123 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,630 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 15,590 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,074 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-26 Curl is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the An-30 Clank at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank entered service first in 1968, 1 years before the An-26 Curl which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.