A330 vs An-2 Colt
The A330 and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. The A330 reaches 871 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the A330 is 44:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $260M for the A330 vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 45 years before the A330 (1947 vs 1992).
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 million |
| Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. | |
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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 | $0.1 million |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 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 A330 or An-2 Colt?
The A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or An-2 Colt?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or An-2 Colt?
The A330 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 or An-2 Colt?
The A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or An-2 Colt?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or An-2 Colt?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 47 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,577 units of the A330.