An-30 Clank vs An-32 Cline
| 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 |
| Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 9 July 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,074 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,728 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-32 Cline by Oleg Belyakov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 530 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the An-30 Clank's 8,300 meters (27,230 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-30 Clank's 24.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the An-30 Clank at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-30 Clank entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.