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An-2 Colt vs DHC-4 Caribou

An-2 Colt vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 258 vs 346 km/h, range 845 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 12,927 kg, built 18,000 vs 307 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
An-2 Colt DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 31 August 1947 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1947 1961
Number produced 18000 units 307 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 29.1 m
Height 4.1 m 9.7 m
Length 12.4 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 14 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-4 Caribou?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.