An-2 Colt vs M-18 Dromader

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).

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
Polish single-engine agricultural and firefighting aircraft, developed in the mid-1970s, widely utilized globally for cropdusting and aerial firefighting.
PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Mielec
First flight 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 759 units
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 40.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.7 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 9.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 970 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,710 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 731 kW â—‰

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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.