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An-30 Clank vs 210 Centurion

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
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Specifications
An-30 Clank 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 27 August 1967 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1968 1957
Number produced 123 units 9240 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 11.2 m
Height 8.3 m 3.0 m
Length 24.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 13:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion first flew 10 years before the An-30 Clank (1957 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 11 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.