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An-30 Clank vs Boeing 737

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
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Specifications
An-30 Clank Boeing 737
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 27 August 1967 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968 1968
Number produced 123 units 11535 units
Average unit price $7 million $115 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 28.0 m
Height 8.3 m 11.0 m
Length 24.3 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 6,577 kgf
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the Boeing 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 904 km/h for the Boeing 737. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 4,800 km for the Boeing 737. The Boeing 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,300 m for the An-30 Clank. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the Boeing 737 is 2.3x the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 11,535 for the Boeing 737. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $115M for the Boeing 737.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-30 Clank's 540 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-30 Clank's 2,630 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-30 Clank's 8,300 meters (27,230 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the An-30 Clank's 24.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-30 Clank at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 0 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.