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An-2 Colt vs Y-7

An-2 Colt vs Y-7 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 503 km/h, range 845 vs 1,982 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 21,800 kg.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Xian Y-7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-7
Specifications
An-2 Colt Y-7
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Xian
First flight 31 August 1947 25 December 1970
Year introduced 1947 --
Number produced 18000 units N/A
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 75.3 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 29.7 m
Height 4.1 m 8.6 m
Length 12.4 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 503 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,982 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 21,800 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 14,988 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 1,800 kW
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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.