An-2 Colt vs Il-18 Coot

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

The Il-18 Coot reaches 675 km/h — 2.6x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot operates at altitudes up to 11,800 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 64,000 kg MTOW, the Il-18 Coot is 12:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The An-2 Colt first flew 10 years before the Il-18 Coot (1947 vs 1957).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
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
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
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 140.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.4 m â—‰
Height 10.2 m â—‰
Length 35.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher service ceiling at 11,800 meters (38,713 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot is longer at 35.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 10 years before the Il-18 Coot which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Il-18 Coot?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 678 units of the Il-18 Coot.