An-2 Colt vs An-32 Cline
The An-2 Colt and the An-32 Cline are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-32 Cline reaches 530 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,400 km for the An-32 Cline. The An-32 Cline operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 28,500 kg MTOW, the An-32 Cline is 5.2x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 373 for the An-32 Cline. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $15M for the An-32 Cline. The An-2 Colt first flew 29 years before the An-32 Cline (1947 vs 1976).
| Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. | |
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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 |
| Soviet transport plane, widely deployed in domestic and overseas services, notably utilized in various military and humanitarian missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 9 July 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,728 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 35 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-32 Cline?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.