An-2 Colt vs HS 748

The An-2 Colt and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Hawker Siddeley respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The HS 748 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 21,092 kg MTOW, the HS 748 is 3.9x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The An-2 Colt first flew 13 years before the HS 748 (1947 vs 1960).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
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
British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services.
Hawker Siddeley HS 748 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley
First flight 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price $-- 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 77.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 31.2 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 460 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,715 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,304 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or HS 748?
The HS 748 is faster with a maximum speed of 460 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 202 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or HS 748?
The HS 748 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or HS 748?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 14 years before the HS 748 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or HS 748?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.