An-2 Colt vs DC-10
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
The DC-10 reaches 1,052 km/h — 4.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 9,600 km for the DC-10. The DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 48:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 386 for the DC-10. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $20M for the DC-10. The An-2 Colt first flew 23 years before the DC-10 (1947 vs 1970).
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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 | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 794 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The DC-10 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 24 years before the DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DC-10?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.