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An-2 Colt vs Tu-104 Camel

An-2 Colt vs Tu-104 Camel at a glance — top speed 258 vs 950 km/h, range 845 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 78,100 kg, built 18,000 vs 201 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Tupolev Tu-104 Camel military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-104 Camel
Specifications
An-2 Colt Tu-104 Camel
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Tupolev
First flight 31 August 1947 17 June 1955
Year introduced 1947 1956
Number produced 18000 units 201 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 183.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 34.5 m
Height 4.1 m 11.9 m
Length 12.4 m 40.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 78,100 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 43,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 9,707 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 692 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,100 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The Tu-104 Camel is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 9 years before the Tu-104 Camel which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Tu-104 Camel?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 201 units of the Tu-104 Camel.