An-30 Clank vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-30 Clank and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 7.8x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 3 years before the An-30 Clank (1964 vs 1967).
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| 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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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the An-30 Clank which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.