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An-2 Colt vs P.166

An-2 Colt vs P.166 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 400 km/h, range 845 vs 2,084 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 4,300 kg, built 18,000 vs 154 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Piaggio P.166 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P.166
Specifications
An-2 Colt P.166
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piaggio
First flight 31 August 1947 26 November 1957
Year introduced 1947 --
Number produced 18000 units 154 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 13.5 m
Height 4.1 m 5.0 m
Length 12.4 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 400 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,084 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,535 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 448 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or P.166?
The P.166 is faster with a maximum speed of 400 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or P.166?
The P.166 has a longer range at 2,084 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or P.166?
The P.166 has a higher service ceiling at 8,535 meters (28,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or P.166?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the P.166's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or P.166?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the P.166's 11.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or P.166?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 154 units of the P.166.