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).
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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 | 🇬🇧 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.