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An-30 Clank vs PA-31 Navajo

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
An-30 Clank PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 27 August 1967 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1968 1967
Number produced 123 units 3942 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 12.4 m
Height 8.3 m 4.0 m
Length 24.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

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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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.