An-2 Colt vs Y-12

The An-2 Colt and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Y-12 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $5M for the Y-12. The An-2 Colt first flew 35 years before the Y-12 (1947 vs 1982).

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
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
Harbin Y-12 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 71 units
Average unit price $5 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 34.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.2 m â—‰
Height 5.7 m â—‰
Length 18.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 328 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,340 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 205 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The Y-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 328 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a longer range at 1,340 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The Y-12 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 38 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Y-12?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.