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An-2 Colt vs Do 27

An-2 Colt vs Do 27 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 250 km/h, range 845 vs 870 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 1,570 kg, built 18,000 vs 571 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Dornier Do 27 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 27
Specifications
An-2 Colt Do 27
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Dornier
First flight 31 August 1947 27 June 1955
Year introduced 1947 1956
Number produced 18000 units 571 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 12.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.2 m
Length 12.4 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 845 km 870 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 1,570 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 985 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 205 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the Do 27's 250 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The Do 27 has a longer range at 870 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The Do 27 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Do 27's 1,570 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Do 27's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 9 years before the Do 27 which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Do 27?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 571 units of the Do 27.