An-30 Clank vs 208 Caravan
Overview
The An-30 Clank and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.
Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 5.8x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-30 Clank first flew 15 years before the 208 Caravan (1967 vs 1982).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Wing area | 75.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 540 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,037 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The An-30 Clank entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.