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An-2 Colt vs Il-18 Coot

An-2 Colt vs Il-18 Coot at a glance — top speed 258 vs 675 km/h, range 845 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 64,000 kg, built 18,000 vs 678 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
Specifications
An-2 Colt Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 31 August 1947 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1947 1957
Number produced 18000 units 678 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 37.4 m
Height 4.1 m 10.2 m
Length 12.4 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 845 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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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.