Amodel 72430 - 1:72 An-30B Clank

Antonov An-30B Clank reconnaissance aircraft plastic model kit in 1:72 scale

The Amodel 72430 kit represents the Antonov An-30B, a specialized aerial survey and reconnaissance aircraft developed in the Soviet Union from the An-24 transport aircraft. The aircraft was designed primarily for aerial photography, cartographic mapping, and observation missions.

The most distinctive feature of the An-30 is its heavily glazed nose section which houses the navigator’s station and aerial photography equipment. This unusual design gives the aircraft its characteristic appearance and allows it to perform precise mapping flights.

Model technical details:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 33.7 cm
• Manufacturer: Amodel
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modelling tools. The model requires assembly.

Model assembly

The kit contains plastic parts that must be removed from the sprues, cleaned, and assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. After assembly the model should be painted and finished with the included decals.

Essential tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper for part preparation
• Brushes for painting
• Plastic model cement
• Model paints

About the Antonov An-30

The Antonov An-30 is a twin-engine aerial survey aircraft developed by the Antonov design bureau in the late 1960s as a specialized derivative of the An-24 transport aircraft. The prototype first flew in 1967 and series production began in 1971.

The aircraft was designed primarily for aerial photography and cartographic missions. Its distinctive glazed nose houses the navigator and navigation equipment used during mapping flights, while the fuselage includes dedicated camera windows for vertical and oblique photography. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

An-30 aircraft were operated by both military and civilian organizations in several countries and were used for cartography, reconnaissance, meteorological research, and observation missions.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: approx. 24.26 m
• Wingspan: 29.2 m
• Powerplant: 2 Ivchenko AI-24 turboprop engines
• Maximum speed: approx. 540 km/h
• Range: up to approx. 2600 km

About Amodel

Amodel is a Ukrainian manufacturer known for producing plastic model kits of unusual and less commonly modeled aircraft and vehicles. The company’s catalogue includes many unique subjects that are rarely available from other manufacturers, making them especially attractive to modelers looking for distinctive aviation topics.