Antonov An-30
The Antonov An-30 is a specialised aerial-survey version of the An-24 turboprop, recognisable by its extensively glazed nose. That glasshouse housed a navigator and gave survey crews an unobstructed view ahead and below the aircraft. Cameras mounted in the cabin were used for mapping, geodesy, and ice reconnaissance across the Soviet Union and abroad. Its unusual nose makes it one of the easiest Antonov variants to identify even from a distance.
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The An-30's extensively glazed nose, built for aerial-survey crews, makes it one of the easiest Antonov variants to identify at a glance.
Specifications
| Length | 23.8 m (78 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.2 m (96 ft) |
| Height | 8.3 m (27 ft) |
| Persons on board | 7 |
| Crew | 7 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 23 t |
| Range | 1,400 NM (2,593 km) |
| Maximum speed | 290 kt (537 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 65 kt (120 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 27,000 ft (8,230 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 29,000 ft (8,839 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,000 ft/min (10.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 800 m (2,625 ft) |
| Landing distance | 700 m (2,297 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,600 l |
| Engines | 2x Ivchenko AI-24VT |
| Units built | 123 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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