A330 MRTT vs An-2 Colt
The A330 MRTT and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 43:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 69 years before the A330 MRTT (1947 vs 2016).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
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| 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 | $100K |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 320 kN ◉ |
| 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 A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 622 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 64 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.