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An-2 Colt vs An-24 Coke

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
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Specifications
An-2 Colt An-24 Coke
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947 20 October 1959
Year introduced 1947 1962
Number produced 18000 units 1367 units
Average unit price $100K $8 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 75.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 29.2 m
Height 4.1 m 8.3 m
Length 12.4 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 485 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 13,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 938 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.