An-2 Colt vs C-141 Starlifter
The An-2 Colt and the C-141 Starlifter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively. The C-141 Starlifter reaches 805 km/h — 3.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,723 km for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 146,556 kg MTOW, the C-141 Starlifter is 27:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 285 for the C-141 Starlifter. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $40M for the C-141 Starlifter. The An-2 Colt first flew 16 years before the C-141 Starlifter (1947 vs 1963).
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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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 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 | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 51.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,185 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is faster with a maximum speed of 805 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 547 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a longer range at 4,723 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 146,556 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is longer at 51.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the C-141 Starlifter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 285 units of the C-141 Starlifter.