An-2 Colt vs C-2 Greyhound
The An-2 Colt and the C-2 Greyhound are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Northrop Grumman respectively. The C-2 Greyhound reaches 635 km/h — 2.5x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,400 km for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 5.0x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 56 for the C-2 Greyhound. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $39M for the C-2 Greyhound. The An-2 Colt first flew 17 years before the C-2 Greyhound (1947 vs 1964).
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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 | $100K |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 18 November 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 56 units |
| Average unit price | $39 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 635 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,211 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15,307 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,715 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 19 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-2 Greyhound?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.