An-2 Colt vs An-72/74 Coaler
The An-2 Colt and the An-72/74 Coaler are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively. The An-72/74 Coaler reaches 700 km/h — 2.7x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,800 km for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 6.4x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 195 for the An-72/74 Coaler. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-2 Colt first flew 30 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1947 vs 1977).
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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 | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 28.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 442 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 38 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.