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An-2 Colt vs C-160 Transall

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
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Specifications
An-2 Colt C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Transall
First flight 31 August 1947 25 February 1963
Year introduced 1947 1967
Number produced 18000 units 214 units
Average unit price $100K $12 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 40.0 m
Height 4.1 m 11.7 m
Length 12.4 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 2,275 kW
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Overview

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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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.