An-30 Clank vs Il-18 Coot

Overview

The An-30 Clank and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 8,300 m for the An-30 Clank. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-18 Coot is 2.8x the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 10 years before the An-30 Clank (1957 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 August 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 123 units
Average unit price $7 million
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 75.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 24.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,630 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,590 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,037 kW β—‰
Wing area 140.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 37.4 m β—‰
Height 10.2 m β—‰
Length 35.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h β—‰
Operational range 6,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the An-30 Clank's 540 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the An-30 Clank's 2,630 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the An-30 Clank's 8,300 meters (27,230 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the An-30 Clank's 23,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the An-30 Clank's 24.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot 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 Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.