An-2 Colt vs An-30 Clank
The An-2 Colt and the An-30 Clank are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-30 Clank reaches 540 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,630 km for the An-30 Clank. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 4.2x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 123 for the An-30 Clank. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $7M for the An-30 Clank. The An-2 Colt first flew 20 years before the An-30 Clank (1947 vs 1967).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 31 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1947 |
| Number produced | 18000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
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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 | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 845 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,074 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-30 Clank is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 21 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-30 Clank?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.