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An-30R

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Russia · 1971
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An-30R

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
65
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
45
Coverage
60
Persistence
50
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1971–1980
Operators11 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality87%
53
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
26/38
Cold War
71/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
65
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
45
Coverage
60
Persistence
50
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
An-30R
Country
Production
1971–1980
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ 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 TypeNBC reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1971
  • 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
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length24.26 m
  • Wingspan29.2 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight23,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built123
  • Operators2
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1971
  • Production End1980
  • Operational Statuslimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1971Production started
  2. 1980Production ended
55
years in service
9
years in production
2
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 6units
6active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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