An-2 Colt vs Tu-214 Mogul

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Tu-214 Mogul are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-214 Mogul reaches 900 km/h — 3.5x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214 Mogul. The Tu-214 Mogul operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 89 for the Tu-214 Mogul. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $65M for the Tu-214 Mogul. The An-2 Colt first flew 42 years before the Tu-214 Mogul (1947 vs 1989).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
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
Russian regional jet, operated mostly by domestic airlines, with notable use in special purpose and government roles.
Tupolev Tu-214 Mogul Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 2 January 1989
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 89 units
Average unit price $65 million
Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 41.8 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 900 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 59,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 642 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Tu-214 Mogul's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The Tu-214 Mogul is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 49 years before the Tu-214 Mogul which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Tu-214 Mogul?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214 Mogul.