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An-2 Colt vs AW.660 Argosy

An-2 Colt vs AW.660 Argosy at a glance — range 845 vs 5,552 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 47,627 kg, built 18,000 vs 56 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Specifications
An-2 Colt AW.660 Argosy
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Armstrong Whitworth
First flight 31 August 1947 4 March 1961
Year introduced 1947 1962
Number produced 18000 units 56 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 135.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 35.1 m
Height 4.1 m 8.9 m
Length 12.4 m 26.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 845 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 47,627 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 4 x 1,842 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The AW.660 Argosy has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,627 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The AW.660 Argosy is longer at 26.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 15 years before the AW.660 Argosy which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or AW.660 Argosy?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 56 units of the AW.660 Argosy.