An-2 Colt vs Do 128
The An-2 Colt and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 325 km/h for the Do 128. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1M for the Do 128. The An-2 Colt first flew 33 years before the Do 128 (1947 vs 1980).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 31 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1947 |
| Number produced | 18000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 845 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The Do 128 is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The Do 128 is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 47 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Do 128?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.