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An-2 Colt vs DHC-3 Otter

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
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Specifications
An-2 Colt DHC-3 Otter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 31 August 1947 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1947 1953
Number produced 18000 units 466 units
Average unit price $100K $600K
Wing area 71.5 m² 35.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 18.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 12.4 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,730 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 3,629 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,010 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 447 kW
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Overview

The An-2 Colt is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Antonov, while the DHC-3 Otter is a Military Training Aircraft by De Havilland Canada.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 257 km/h for the DHC-3 Otter. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,540 km for the DHC-3 Otter. The DHC-3 Otter operates at altitudes up to 5,730 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 466 for the DHC-3 Otter. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.6M for the DHC-3 Otter. The An-2 Colt first flew 4 years before the DHC-3 Otter (1947 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher service ceiling at 5,730 meters (18,799 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 6 years before the DHC-3 Otter which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-3 Otter?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.