An-2 Colt vs An-225 Cossack
The An-2 Colt and the An-225 Cossack are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-225 Cossack reaches 850 km/h — 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 15,400 km for the An-225 Cossack. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 118:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1 for the An-225 Cossack. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $250M for the An-225 Cossack. The An-2 Colt first flew 41 years before the An-225 Cossack (1947 vs 1988).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 905.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 88.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 640,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 23,405 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 592 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 42 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-225 Cossack?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.