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An-2 Colt vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

An-2 Colt vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 258 vs 315 km/h, range 845 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 5,670 kg, built 18,000 vs 985 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
An-2 Colt DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 31 August 1947 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1947 1966
Number produced 18000 units 985 units
Average unit price $100K $7 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 20.0 m
Height 4.1 m 6.0 m
Length 12.4 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 19 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.