An-2 Colt vs PC-6 Porter
| Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Antonov |
| First flight |
31 August 1947 |
| Year of introduction |
1947 |
| Number produced |
18000 units
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| Average unit price |
$0.1 million
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| Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇠Switzerland
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| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
4 May 1959 |
| Year of introduction |
1960 |
| Number produced |
604 units
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| Average unit price |
$0.1 million
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| Wing area |
71.5 m²
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| Wingspan |
18.2 m
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| Height |
4.1 m
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| Length |
12.4 m
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| Maximum speed |
258 km/h
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| Operational range |
845 km
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| Service ceiling |
4,500 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
5,440 kg
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| Empty weight |
3,300 kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 750 kW
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| Wing area |
30.2 m²
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| Wingspan |
15.9 m
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| Height |
3.2 m
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| Length |
10.9 m
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| Maximum speed |
244 km/h
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| Operational range |
-- km
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| Service ceiling |
10,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
2,800 kg
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| Empty weight |
1,260 kg
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| Total thrust |
1 x 410 kW
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Photo of An-2 Colt by Artem Katranzhi.