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An-2 Colt vs C-2 Greyhound

An-2 Colt vs C-2 Greyhound at a glance — top speed 258 vs 635 km/h, range 845 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 27,216 kg, built 18,000 vs 56 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Specifications
An-2 Colt C-2 Greyhound
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Northrop Grumman
First flight 31 August 1947 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1947 1966
Number produced 18000 units 56 units
Average unit price $100K $39 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 24.6 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 12.4 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 635 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 10,211 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 15,307 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 3,430 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.