An-2 Colt vs L-410

The An-2 Colt and the L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Let respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 365 km/h for the L-410. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,500 km for the L-410. The L-410 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,200 for the L-410. The An-2 Colt first flew 22 years before the L-410 (1947 vs 1969).

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 $0.1 million
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 23 years before the L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or L-410?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the L-410.