An-2 Colt vs Il-14 Crate
The An-2 Colt and the Il-14 Crate are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 430 km/h for the Il-14 Crate. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,300 km for the Il-14 Crate. The Il-14 Crate operates at altitudes up to 7,400 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 18,000 kg MTOW, the Il-14 Crate is 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,348 for the Il-14 Crate. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1.5M for the Il-14 Crate. The An-2 Colt first flew 3 years before the Il-14 Crate (1947 vs 1950).
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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 |
| Soviet twin-engine transport aircraft, used extensively by Eastern Bloc nations and China during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 1 October 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1348 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 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 | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 430 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,397 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher service ceiling at 7,400 meters (24,278 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 7 years before the Il-14 Crate which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Il-14 Crate?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,348 units of the Il-14 Crate.