An-2 Colt vs C-160 Transall
The An-2 Colt and the C-160 Transall are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Transall respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,853 km for the C-160 Transall. The C-160 Transall operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 51,000 kg MTOW, the C-160 Transall is 9.4x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 214 for the C-160 Transall. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $12M for the C-160 Transall. The An-2 Colt first flew 16 years before the C-160 Transall (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 | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Transall |
| First flight | 25 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 214 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 32.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 513 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,853 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is faster with a maximum speed of 513 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a longer range at 1,853 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 51,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is longer at 32.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the C-160 Transall which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-160 Transall?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 214 units of the C-160 Transall.