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An-12 Cub vs An-2 Colt

An-12 Cub vs An-2 Colt at a glance — top speed 770 vs 258 km/h, range 5,700 vs 845 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 5,440 kg, built 1,248 vs 18,000 units.

Antonov An-12 Cub military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-12 Cub
Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Specifications
An-12 Cub An-2 Colt
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 16 December 1957 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1959 1947
Number produced 1248 units 18000 units
Average unit price $20 million $100K
Wing area 121.7 m² 71.5 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 18.2 m
Height 10.5 m 4.1 m
Length 33.1 m 12.4 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 258 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 845 km
Service ceiling 10,200 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 5,440 kg
Empty weight 28,000 kg 3,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,126 kW 1 x 750 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-12 Cub is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 512 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-12 Cub has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-12 Cub has a higher service ceiling at 10,200 meters (33,464 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-12 Cub has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-12 Cub is longer at 33.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-12 Cub is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 12 years before the An-12 Cub which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-12 Cub or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,248 units of the An-12 Cub.