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An-30 Clank vs Commander 500

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
An-30 Clank Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 27 August 1967 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1968 1952
Number produced 123 units 2902 units
Average unit price $7 million $260K
Wing area 75.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 15.0 m
Height 8.3 m 4.4 m
Length 24.3 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 7.5x the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 19 years before the An-30 Clank (1948 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The An-30 Clank is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.