An-2 Colt vs DHC-3 Otter

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Picture of An-2 Colt
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year of introduction 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century.
Picture of DHC-3 Otter
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 December 1951
Year of introduction 1953
Number produced 466 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 71.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.2 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h β—‰
Operational range 845 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW β—‰
3-view profile of An-2 Colt
Wing area 35.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.0 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 12.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 257 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 5,730 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,010 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-2 Colt by Artem Katranzhi. Photo of DHC-3 Otter by Tony Hisgett.