An-2 Colt vs An-22 Cock

The An-2 Colt and the An-22 Cock are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-22 Cock reaches 740 km/h — 2.9x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 10,950 km for the An-22 Cock. The An-22 Cock operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the An-22 Cock is 46:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 68 for the An-22 Cock. The An-2 Colt first flew 18 years before the An-22 Cock (1947 vs 1965).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
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
Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
Antonov An-22 Cock Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
Wing area 345.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m
Height 12.5 m
Length 57.9 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 482 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the An-22 Cock which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-22 Cock?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.