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An-30 Clank vs 208 Caravan

An-30 Clank vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 540 vs 344 km/h, range 2,630 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 23,000 vs 3,970 kg, built 123 vs 3,000 units.

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 ClankFull specs
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 CaravanFull specs
Specifications
An-30 Clank 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 27 August 1967 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1968 1984
Number produced 123 units 3000 units
Average unit price $7 million $2.1 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 15.9 m
Height 8.3 m 4.3 m
Length 24.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 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.