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An-2 Colt vs M-18 Dromader

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
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Specifications
An-2 Colt M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov PZL Mielec
First flight 31 August 1947 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1947 1978
Number produced 18000 units 759 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 17.7 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 12.4 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 845 km 970 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Overview

The An-2 Colt and the M-18 Dromader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and PZL Mielec respectively.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 200 km/h for the M-18 Dromader. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. The M-18 Dromader operates at altitudes up to 6,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The An-2 Colt first flew 29 years before the M-18 Dromader (1947 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has a longer range at 970 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 31 years before the M-18 Dromader which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or M-18 Dromader?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.