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An-30 Clank vs CN-235

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
An-30 Clank CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov CASA
First flight 27 August 1967 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1968 1988
Number produced 123 units 354 units
Average unit price $7 million $25 million
Wing area 75.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 25.8 m
Height 8.3 m 8.2 m
Length 24.3 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,300 m for the An-30 Clank.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $25M for the CN-235. The An-30 Clank first flew 16 years before the CN-235 (1967 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-30 Clank's 2,630 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-30 Clank's 8,300 meters (27,230 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-30 Clank at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The An-30 Clank entered service first in 1968, 20 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.