An-148 vs An-2 Colt
The An-148 and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-148 reaches 870 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 8.0x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 57 years before the An-148 (1947 vs 2004).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 17 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 47 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
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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 | 87.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 34.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 43,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,830 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-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 62 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.