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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
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 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
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 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
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—‰
3-view profile of An-2 Colt
Wing area 35.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.0 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 257 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 5,730 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,010 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW â—‰

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