A400M Atlas vs An-2 Colt
The A400M Atlas and the An-2 Colt are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. The A400M Atlas reaches 780 km/h — 3.0x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 845 km for the An-2 Colt. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 26:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 18,000 for the An-2 Colt. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $0.1M for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt first flew 62 years before the A400M Atlas (1947 vs 2009).
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 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 | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW ◉ |
| 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 A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 66 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or An-2 Colt?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.