An-2 Colt vs An-72/74 Coaler

Overview

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).

An-2 Colt

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 $100K
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An-72/74 Coaler

Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations.
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler Transport profile drawing
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
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An-2 Colt

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 â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰

An-72/74 Coaler

Wing area 98.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.9 m â—‰
Height 8.7 m â—‰
Length 28.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 19,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,193 kW â—‰

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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.

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