An-2 Colt vs Arava
The An-2 Colt and the Arava are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and IAI respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 326 km/h for the Arava. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,056 km for the Arava. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 103 for the Arava. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1.85M for the Arava. The An-2 Colt first flew 22 years before the Arava (1947 vs 1969).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 27 November 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 103 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 845 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 43.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 326 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,056 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,711 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,050 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 559 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The Arava is faster with a maximum speed of 326 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The Arava has a longer range at 1,056 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The Arava is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 25 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Arava?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.