An-2 Colt vs C-2 Greyhound

Overview

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 β€” 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).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.2 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h β—‰
Operational range 845 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW β—‰
Wing area 65.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 24.6 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 17.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 635 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,211 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,307 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW β—‰

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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.