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An-30 Clank vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

An-30 Clank vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at a glance — top speed 540 vs 530 km/h, range 2,630 vs 2,778 km, max takeoff weight 23,000 vs 7,765 kg, built 123 vs 695 units.

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 ClankFull specs
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 BeechlinerFull specs
Specifications
An-30 Clank Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Beechcraft
First flight 27 August 1967 3 September 1982
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 123 units 695 units
Average unit price $7 million $5 million
Wing area 75.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 17.6 m
Height 8.3 m 4.7 m
Length 24.3 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 2,778 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 7,765 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 4,733 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 955 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 530 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the An-30 Clank's 2,630 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,765 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-30 Clank is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-30 Clank entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in greater numbers with 695 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.