An-2 Colt vs Y-7
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the Y-7 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Xian respectively.
Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 503 km/h for the Y-7. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,982 km for the Y-7. The Y-7 operates at altitudes up to 8,750 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 21,800 kg MTOW, the Y-7 is 4.0x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
The An-2 Colt first flew 23 years before the Y-7 (1947 vs 1970).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 25 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 75.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 503 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,982 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,750 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,988 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Y-7?
The Y-7 is faster with a maximum speed of 503 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,800 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.