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An-2 Colt vs M28 Skytruck

An-2 Colt vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 258 vs 355 km/h, range 845 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 7,500 kg, built 18,000 vs 176 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
An-2 Colt M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov PZL Mielec
First flight 31 August 1947 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1947 1996
Number produced 18000 units 176 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 22.1 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 12.4 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is faster with a maximum speed of 355 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a longer range at 1,592 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 49 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or M28 Skytruck?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.