Nanchang Y-5 Colt
in North Korean Air Force service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 200 |
| Total Still Active: | n/a |
| Total Now Stored: | n/a |
| Service Entry: | n/a |
| Retirement: | current |
| Main Role: | Transport |
| Origin: | China |
History
A Chinese-built derivative of the Antonov An-2 Colt, seven Y-5s were reportedly delivered in 1989. The exact quantity of Y-5s delivered to North Korea remains open to conjuncture. However, no less than 200 Y-5s – presumably also including An-2s – were reported in service in 1999. In 2004, Flight International’s annual world air forces survey listed 120 Y-5s in active service. All Y-5s have presumably been withdrawn from use due to lack of Avgas. Also see Antonov An-2.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | ||||
| 12 | ||||
| 17 | ||||
| 18 | ||||
| 31 | ||||
| 35 | ||||
| 44 | ||||
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Tags: Air Force, Colt, Nanchang, North Korea, Y-5
Jan Forsgren | 
28 January 2012 11:25 am
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