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An-2 Colt vs HS 748

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
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Specifications
An-2 Colt HS 748
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Hawker Siddeley
First flight 31 August 1947 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1947 1961
Number produced 18000 units 380 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 31.2 m
Height 4.1 m 7.3 m
Length 12.4 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Overview

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 3.9:1 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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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.