An-30 Clank vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Overview

The An-30 Clank and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 4.1x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $7M for the An-30 Clank vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 2 years before the An-30 Clank (1965 vs 1967).

An-30 Clank

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
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DHC-6 Twin Otter

Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 985 units
Average unit price $7 million
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An-30 Clank

Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m ◉
Height 8.3 m ◉
Length 24.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 540 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,630 km ◉
Service ceiling 8,300 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,590 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,037 kW ◉

DHC-6 Twin Otter

Wing area 39.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.0 m ◉
Height 6.0 m ◉
Length 15.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 315 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,480 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,620 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,175 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 205 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the An-30 Clank at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 2 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.

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