An-30 Clank vs DC-3

The An-30 Clank and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Douglas respectively. Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 26 years before the An-30 Clank (1941 vs 1967).

Soviet photo-mapping aircraft, operational in Cold War-era, widely utilised for aerial cartography and surveillance roles.
Antonov An-30 Clank Transport profile drawing
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
American commercial airliner, renowned for significant contributions to World War II airlift operations, frequently used for cargo and passenger transport.
Douglas DC-3 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas
First flight 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1936
Number produced 10174 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 24.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,630 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,590 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW â—‰
Wing area 91.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 413 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,540 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,071 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,154 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 875 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The An-30 Clank is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 32 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.