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An-2 Colt vs Po-2 Mule

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
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Specifications
An-2 Colt Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Polikarpov
First flight 31 August 1947 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1947 1929
Number produced 18000 units 33000 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 11.4 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 12.4 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 845 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Overview

The An-2 Colt is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Antonov, while the Po-2 Mule is a Military Training Aircraft by Polikarpov.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 152 km/h for the Po-2 Mule. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 630 km for the Po-2 Mule. The An-2 Colt operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,000 m for the Po-2 Mule. At 5,440 kg MTOW, the An-2 Colt is 4.0x the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 33,000 for the Po-2 Mule. The Po-2 Mule first flew 20 years before the An-2 Colt (1927 vs 1947).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The An-2 Colt has a longer range at 845 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 18 years before the An-2 Colt which entered service in 1947.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 18,000 units of the An-2 Colt.