An-2 Colt vs Il-76 Candid
The An-2 Colt and the Il-76 Candid are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Ilyushin respectively. The Il-76 Candid reaches 850 km/h — 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 5,000 km for the Il-76 Candid. The Il-76 Candid operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 195,000 kg MTOW, the Il-76 Candid is 36:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 960 for the Il-76 Candid. The An-2 Colt first flew 24 years before the Il-76 Candid (1947 vs 1971).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 25 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 960 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 | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 195,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 92,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 14,500 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 592 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 195,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The Il-76 Candid is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 27 years before the Il-76 Candid which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Il-76 Candid?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 960 units of the Il-76 Candid.