An-2 Colt vs KC-10 Extender

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the KC-10 Extender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The KC-10 Extender reaches 866 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 7,100 km for the KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 267,619 kg MTOW, the KC-10 Extender is 49:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 60 for the KC-10 Extender. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $96M for the KC-10 Extender. The An-2 Colt first flew 33 years before the KC-10 Extender (1947 vs 1980).

An-2 Colt

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 $100K
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KC-10 Extender

American tanker and cargo aircraft, developed from the DC-10 airliner in the late 20th century, operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for aerial refueling and transport.
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 July 1980
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $96 million
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An-2 Colt

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 ◉

KC-10 Extender

Wing area 367.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 50.4 m ◉
Height 17.7 m ◉
Length 55.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 866 km/h ◉
Operational range 7,100 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 267,619 kg ◉
Empty weight 109,328 kg ◉
Total thrust 3 x 78 kN ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is faster with a maximum speed of 866 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 608 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender 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 KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is more expensive at approximately $96 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 34 years before the KC-10 Extender which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or KC-10 Extender?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.

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