Antonov An-30

The Antonov An-24 was developed into the An-26 (freighter), the An-30 (survey/photo) and the An-32 (hot and high version). First flown 1974 with distinctive glazing around the nose, the An-30 Clank was built specifically for aerial survey work. The An-30 is essentially an Ant-24RT or an An-26 with mission related equipment fitted.

Aside from the dozen or so in service with Aeroflot, examples of the An-30 have been bought by Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, CAAC of China and the Romanian Air Force.

Engine: 2 x turbo prop AI-24VT, 2075 kW and turbo-jet RU-19A, 7.8kN
Take-Off Weight: 23000 kg / 50707 lb
Empty Weight: 15950 kg / 35164 lb
Wingspan: 29.2 m / 95 ft 10 in
Length: 24.3 m / 79 ft 9 in
Height: 8.3 m / 27 ft 3 in
Wing Area: 75.0 sq.m / 807.29 sq ft
Max. Speed: 540 km/h / 336 mph
Cruise Speed: 430 km/h / 267 mph
Range: 2600 km / 1616 miles
Crew: 6-7