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An-2 Colt vs C-123 Provider

An-2 Colt vs C-123 Provider at a glance — top speed 258 vs 367 km/h, range 845 vs 5,279 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 27,216 kg, built 18,000 vs 307 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Specifications
An-2 Colt C-123 Provider
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fairchild
First flight 31 August 1947 14 October 1949
Year introduced 1947 1956
Number produced 18000 units 307 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 113.6 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 33.5 m
Height 4.1 m 10.4 m
Length 12.4 m 23.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 367 km/h
Operational range 845 km 5,279 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 16,042 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider is faster with a maximum speed of 367 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider has a longer range at 5,279 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The C-123 Provider is longer at 23.2 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 9 years before the C-123 Provider which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-123 Provider?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.