An-124 Condor vs An-2 Colt
The An-124 Condor and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-124 Condor reaches 865 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The An-124 Condor operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 74:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $100M for the An-124 Condor vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 35 years before the An-124 Condor (1947 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 26 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 55 units |
| Average unit price | $100 million |
| Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 31 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1947 |
| Number produced | 18000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 628.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 73.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 69.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 405,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 175,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,400 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 845 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 607 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-124 Condor has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-124 Condor has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-124 Condor is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 39 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.