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An-30 Clank vs An-32 Cline

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
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Specifications
An-30 Clank An-32 Cline
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 27 August 1967 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1968 1982
Number produced 123 units 373 units
Average unit price $7 million $15 million
Wing area 75.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 29.2 m
Height 8.3 m 8.8 m
Length 24.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 28,500 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 16,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 3,812 kW
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the An-32 Cline are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,400 km for the An-32 Cline. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,300 m for the An-30 Clank.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 373 for the An-32 Cline. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $15M for the An-32 Cline. The An-30 Clank first flew 9 years before the An-32 Cline (1967 vs 1976).

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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.