A319 CJ vs An-2 Colt

The A319 CJ and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. The A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 1,350 m for the A319 CJ. The A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $80M for the A319 CJ vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 48 years before the A319 CJ (1947 vs 1995).

European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility.
Airbus A319 CJ Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 1499 units
Average unit price $80 million
Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Wing area 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m
Height 11.8 m
Length 33.8 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf
Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h
Operational range 845 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 48 years before the A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,499 units of the A319 CJ.