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).

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

Y-7

Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation.
Xian Y-7 Transport profile drawing
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—‰

Y-7

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.