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An-12 Cub vs An-2 Colt

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
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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 782 kW 1 x 750 kW
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Overview

The An-12 Cub and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.

The An-12 Cub reaches 770 km/h — 3.0x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-12 Cub has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The An-12 Cub operates at altitudes up to 10,200 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the An-12 Cub is 11:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-12 Cub has been produced in 1,248 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $20M for the An-12 Cub vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 10 years before the An-12 Cub (1947 vs 1957).

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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.