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An-2 Colt vs C-141 Starlifter

An-2 Colt vs C-141 Starlifter at a glance — top speed 258 vs 805 km/h, range 845 vs 4,723 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 146,556 kg, built 18,000 vs 285 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-141 Starlifter
Specifications
An-2 Colt C-141 Starlifter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 31 August 1947 17 December 1963
Year introduced 1947 1965
Number produced 18000 units 285 units
Average unit price $100K $40 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 49.0 m
Height 4.1 m 12.0 m
Length 12.4 m 51.3 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 845 km 4,723 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 146,556 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 65,540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 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.