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An-30 Clank vs Il-18 Coot

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
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Specifications
An-30 Clank Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 27 August 1967 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1968 1957
Number produced 123 units 678 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 37.4 m
Height 8.3 m 10.2 m
Length 24.3 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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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).

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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.