An-2 Colt vs C-17 Globemaster III
The An-2 Colt and the C-17 Globemaster III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and McDonnell Douglas respectively. The C-17 Globemaster III reaches 930 km/h — 3.6x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,480 km for the C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 259,460 kg MTOW, the C-17 Globemaster III is 48:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 279 for the C-17 Globemaster III. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III. The An-2 Colt first flew 44 years before the C-17 Globemaster III (1947 vs 1991).
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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 | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 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 | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 672 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 46 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-17 Globemaster III?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.