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An-2 Colt vs Il-14 Crate

An-2 Colt vs Il-14 Crate at a glance — top speed 258 vs 430 km/h, range 845 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 18,000 kg, built 18,000 vs 1,348 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Ilyushin Il-14 Crate military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-14 Crate
Specifications
An-2 Colt Il-14 Crate
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 31 August 1947 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1947 1954
Number produced 18000 units 1348 units
Average unit price $100K $1.5 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 31.7 m
Height 4.1 m 7.9 m
Length 12.4 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 430 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 12,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 1,397 kW
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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.