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An-2 (Colt)

Single-engine biplaneFielded 1947Pending verification

Also known as: Antonov An-2 (Colt, Type 22

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An-2 (Colt)
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System
TypeSingle-engine biplane
Alternative designationsAntonov An-2 (Colt, Type 22
Date of introduction1947
ProliferationAt least 38 countries
ManufacturerAntonovMed[1]
Crew1–2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12.4 m41 ftMed[1]
Height4.1 m13 ftMed[1]
Wing area71.52 m2 (769.8 sq ft)Med[1]
Empty weight3,300 kg7,275 lbMed[1]
Gross weight5,440 kg11,993 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 × Shvetsov ASh-62IRMed[1]
Thrust / power1,010 hpMed[1]
Range845 km525 mi · 456 nmi845 km (525 mi, 456 nmi)Med[1]
Speed258 kt478 km/hMed[1]
Cruise speed190 km/h (120 mph, 100 kn)Med[1]
Service ceiling4,500 m14,764 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb3.5 m/s (690 ft/min)Med[1]
Variants
Soviet / Polish productionIzdeliye F – The in-house designation for the An-2NAK observation aircraft which was later re-designated An-2K and/or An-2F. Izdeliye K – A prototype weather reconnaissance/research aircraft with an observers cockpit immediately forward of the fin above the…[1]
Summary

The Antonov An-2 (Russian nickname: "Annushka" or "Annie"; "kukuruznik"—corn crop duster; USAF/DoD reporting name Type 22, NATO reporting name Colt) is a Soviet mass-produced single-engine biplane utility/agricultural aircraft designed and manufactured by the Antonov Design Bureau beginning in 1946.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. An-2 (Colt) Russian Single-Engine Biplane, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)