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An-30 Clank vs C-130 Hercules

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
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Specifications
An-30 Clank C-130 Hercules
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 27 August 1967 23 August 1954
Year introduced 1968 1956
Number produced 123 units 2500 units
Average unit price $7 million $68 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 162.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 40.4 m
Height 8.3 m 11.7 m
Length 24.3 m 29.8 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 3,800 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 10,058 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 70,307 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 35,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 4 x 3,661 kW
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the C-130 Hercules are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 593 km/h for the C-130 Hercules. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 3,800 km for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules operates at altitudes up to 10,058 m compared to 8,300 m for the An-30 Clank. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 3.1x the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 2,500 for the C-130 Hercules. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $68M for the C-130 Hercules. The C-130 Hercules first flew 13 years before the An-30 Clank (1954 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the An-30 Clank's 540 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the An-30 Clank's 2,630 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the An-30 Clank's 8,300 meters (27,230 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the An-30 Clank's 24.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is more expensive at approximately $68 million per unit compared to the An-30 Clank at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 12 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.