An-2 Colt vs Il-276 SVTS

The An-2 Colt and the Il-276 SVTS are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-276 SVTS reaches 870 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,000 km for the Il-276 SVTS. The Il-276 SVTS operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the Il-276 SVTS is 13:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1 for the Il-276 SVTS.

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 $0.1 million
Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development.
Ilyushin Il-276 SVTS Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight --
Year introduced 2026
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $-- million
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 160.0 m²
Wingspan 35.5 m
Height 13.0 m
Length 37.7 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,606 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The Il-276 SVTS is longer at 37.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 79 years before the Il-276 SVTS which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Il-276 SVTS?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1 units of the Il-276 SVTS.