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An-2 Colt vs Y-12

An-2 Colt vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 328 km/h, range 845 vs 1,340 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 5,300 kg, built 18,000 vs 71 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12Full specs
Specifications
An-2 Colt Y-12
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Harbin
First flight 31 August 1947 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1947 1985
Number produced 18000 units 71 units
Average unit price $100K $5 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 17.2 m
Height 4.1 m 5.7 m
Length 12.4 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 410 kW
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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.