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An-2 Colt vs Il-62 Classic

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
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Specifications
An-2 Colt Il-62 Classic
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Ilyushin
First flight 31 August 1947 3 January 1963
Year introduced 1947 1967
Number produced 18000 units 292 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 279.6 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 43.2 m
Height 4.1 m 12.4 m
Length 12.4 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 845 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 165,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 71,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 4 x 108 kN
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Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Il-62 Classic are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively.

The Il-62 Classic reaches 900 km/h — 3.5:1 the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 10,000 km for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-62 Classic operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 165,000 kg MTOW, the Il-62 Classic is 30:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 292 for the Il-62 Classic. The An-2 Colt first flew 16 years before the Il-62 Classic (1947 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 642 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the Il-62 Classic which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Il-62 Classic?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.