Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Antonov An-30
Category
Country
Production
1975–1980
Quantity
123
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Base AirframeAntonov An-24
- Mission TypeAerial cartography / reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1968
- Flight Crew7
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeIvchenko AI-24TVT
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed430 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,300 m
- Range2,400 km
- Endurance6
◇Mission Systems2MOD.2
- Primary Sensor / Radaroptical sight for aerial photography
- Self-Protection SuiteYes
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length24.26 m
- Wingspan29.2 m
- Max Takeoff Weight27,000 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built123
- Operators5
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn limited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1975Production started
- 1980Production ended
51
years in service
5
years in production
123
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ANTONOV AN-30 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / Operators
Antonov An-30SALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Afghanistan | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Bulgaria | 1 | — | — |
| — |  Romania | 3 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
07 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
101INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT30COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1272RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS304PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources