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An-2 Colt vs PC-6 Porter

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
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Specifications
An-2 Colt PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 31 August 1947 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1947 1960
Number produced 18000 units 604 units
Average unit price $100K $60K
Wing area 71.5 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 15.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.2 m
Length 12.4 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 845 km 730 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The An-2 Colt and the PC-6 Porter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 244 km/h for the PC-6 Porter. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 730 km for the PC-6 Porter. The PC-6 Porter operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 604 for the PC-6 Porter. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.06M for the PC-6 Porter. The An-2 Colt first flew 12 years before the PC-6 Porter (1947 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt has a longer range at 845 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 13 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or PC-6 Porter?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.