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. | |
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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 |
| Russian medium-lift military transport aircraft, designed as a replacement for older transport aircrafts, still in development. | |
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| 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.