An-2 Colt vs P68
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Vulcanair respectively.
Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 322 km/h for the P68. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,043 km for the P68. The P68 operates at altitudes up to 5,850 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 5,440 kg MTOW, the An-2 Colt is 2.7x the P68's 1,990 kg.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 431 for the P68. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1.25M for the P68. The An-2 Colt first flew 23 years before the P68 (1947 vs 1970).
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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 | $100K |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 431 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 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 | 18.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 322 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,043 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 75 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The P68 is faster with a maximum speed of 322 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The P68 has a higher service ceiling at 5,850 meters (19,192 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The P68 is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 24 years before the P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or P68?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 431 units of the P68.