An-26 Curl vs An-30 Clank

Overview

The An-26 Curl and the An-30 Clank are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-26 Curl vs 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank. The An-26 Curl has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,630 km for the An-30 Clank. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 7,500 m for the An-26 Curl.

The An-26 Curl has been produced in 1,403 units vs 123 for the An-30 Clank. Unit cost is $22M for the An-26 Curl vs $7M for the An-30 Clank. The An-30 Clank first flew 2 years before the An-26 Curl (1967 vs 1969).

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Antonov An-26 Curl Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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.
Antonov An-30 Clank Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 23.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 450 kgf β—‰
Wing area 75.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 24.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,630 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,590 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,037 kW β—‰

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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.