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An-30 Clank vs PA-34 Seneca

Antonov An-30 Clank military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-30 Clank
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
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Specifications
An-30 Clank PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 27 August 1967 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number produced 123 units 5037 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 75.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 11.9 m
Height 8.3 m 3.0 m
Length 24.3 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,630 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling 8,300 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,000 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 15,590 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,074 kW 2 x 164 kW
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Overview

The An-30 Clank and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the An-30 Clank vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-30 Clank has an operational range of 2,630 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The An-30 Clank operates at altitudes up to 8,300 m compared to 7,620 m for the PA-34 Seneca. At 23,000 kg MTOW, the An-30 Clank is 11:1 the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The An-30 Clank has been produced in 123 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-30 Clank is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-30 Clank has a longer range at 2,630 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-30 Clank has a higher service ceiling at 8,300 meters (27,230 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-30 Clank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,000 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-30 Clank is longer at 24.3 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The An-30 Clank entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-30 Clank or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 123 units of the An-30 Clank.