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An-2 Colt vs DH.106 Comet

An-2 Colt vs DH.106 Comet at a glance — range 845 vs 5,190 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 70,760 kg, built 18,000 vs 114 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
De Havilland DH.106 Comet military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.106 Comet
Specifications
An-2 Colt DH.106 Comet
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland
First flight 31 August 1947 27 July 1949
Year introduced 1947 1952
Number produced 18000 units 114 units
Average unit price $100K $3.2 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 197.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 35.1 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 12.4 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 845 km 5,190 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 70,760 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 4 x 4,763 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,760 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 5 years before the DH.106 Comet which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DH.106 Comet?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.