An-2 Colt vs PC-6 Porter

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
Swiss light utility aircraft, renowned for its versatility and ruggedness, extensively utilized in remote areas for cargo transport and search and rescue missions.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 4 May 1959
Year of introduction 1960
Number produced 604 units
Average unit price $0.1 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 30.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.9 m β—‰
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 244 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 10,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,260 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW β—‰
3-view profile of PC-6 Porter

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-2 Colt by Artem Katranzhi.