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An-2 Colt vs Short Skyvan

An-2 Colt vs Short Skyvan at a glance — top speed 258 vs 325 km/h, range 845 vs 1,115 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 5,670 kg, built 18,000 vs 149 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Specifications
An-2 Colt Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Short Brothers
First flight 31 August 1947 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1947 1963
Number produced 18000 units 149 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 19.8 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 12.4 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a longer range at 1,115 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 16 years before the Short Skyvan which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Short Skyvan?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.