An-2 Colt vs An-24 Coke

The An-2 Colt and the An-24 Coke are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,400 km for the An-24 Coke. The An-24 Coke operates at altitudes up to 8,400 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,367 for the An-24 Coke. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $8M for the An-24 Coke. The An-2 Colt first flew 12 years before the An-24 Coke (1947 vs 1959).

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 regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-24 Coke Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 20 October 1959
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 1367 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,876 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-24 Coke has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-24 Coke is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 15 years before the An-24 Coke which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-24 Coke?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.