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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
An-30A
Category
Country
Production
1971–1980
Quantity
123
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base AirframeAn-24
- Mission Typeaerial cartography and reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1968
- Flight Crew7
- Mission Crew5
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeIvchenko AI-24VT turboprop
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed450 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,300 m
- Range2,630 km
- Endurance5
- On-Station Time5
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
- Primary Sensor / Radaroptical cameras and navigational equipment
- AESA RadarNo
- Rotodome / AEW AntennaNo
- Operator Consoles7
- SIGINT / ELINT SuiteNo
- Magnetic Anomaly DetectorNo
- Sonobuoy CapabilityNo
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length24.26 m
- Wingspan29.2 m
- Max Takeoff Weight23,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built123
- Operators10
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1971
- Production End1980
- Operational StatusIn limited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1971Production started
- 1980Production ended
- 1985Sale: Afghanistan (1 units)
55
years in service
9
years in production
123
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
An-30ASALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 |  Afghanistan | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Bulgaria | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Cuba | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Czech Republic | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Mongolia | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Vietnam | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
71INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT26COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT993RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS284PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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