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An-26 Curl vs An-30 Clank

An-26 Curl vs An-30 Clank at a glance — top speed 540 vs 540 km/h, range 2,500 vs 2,630 km, max takeoff weight 24,000 vs 23,000 kg, built 1,403 vs 123 units.

Antonov An-26 Curl military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-26 Curl
Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Specifications
An-26 Curl An-30 Clank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 21 May 1969 27 August 1967
Year introduced 1969 1968
Number produced 1403 units 123 units
Average unit price $22 million $7 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 75.0 m²
Wingspan 29.3 m 29.2 m
Height 8.6 m 8.3 m
Length 23.8 m 24.3 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,630 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 8,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg 23,000 kg
Empty weight 15,020 kg 15,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,103 kW 2 x 2,074 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or An-30 Clank?
Both the An-26 Curl and An-30 Clank have a maximum speed of 540 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 2,500 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.