An-2 Colt vs C-212 Aviocar
The An-2 Colt and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and CASA respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 370 km/h for the C-212 Aviocar. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-212 Aviocar operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The An-2 Colt first flew 24 years before the C-212 Aviocar (1947 vs 1971).
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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 | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 845 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The An-2 Colt has a longer range at 845 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,700 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is longer at 16.2 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 27 years before the C-212 Aviocar which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-212 Aviocar?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.