An-2 Colt vs Il-112
The An-2 Colt and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-112 reaches 580 km/h — 2.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The Il-112 operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the Il-112 is 3.9x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The An-2 Colt first flew 72 years before the Il-112 (1947 vs 2019).
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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 | $100K |
| Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 30 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 845 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 580 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 76 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Il-112?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.