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An-2 Colt vs C-140 JetStar

An-2 Colt vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 258 vs 922 km/h, range 845 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 19,051 kg, built 18,000 vs 202 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
An-2 Colt C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 31 August 1947 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1947 1961
Number produced 18000 units 202 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 16.4 m
Height 4.1 m 6.3 m
Length 12.4 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 845 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 664 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a longer range at 3,774 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,051 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 14 years before the C-140 JetStar which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-140 JetStar?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.