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An-2 Colt vs Douglas DC-3

An-2 Colt vs Douglas DC-3 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 413 km/h, range 845 vs 2,540 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 13,154 kg, built 18,000 vs 10,174 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Specifications
An-2 Colt Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Douglas
First flight 31 August 1947 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1947 1936
Number produced 18000 units 10174 units
Average unit price $100K $80K
Wing area 71.5 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 29.0 m
Height 4.1 m 5.6 m
Length 12.4 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The An-2 Colt is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 11 years before the An-2 Colt which entered service in 1947.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Douglas DC-3?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 10,174 units of the Douglas DC-3.