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An-2 Colt vs Air Tractor AT-500

An-2 Colt vs Air Tractor AT-500 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 248 km/h, range 845 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 4,754 kg, built 18,000 vs 470 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Specifications
An-2 Colt Air Tractor AT-500
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Air Tractor
First flight 31 August 1947 25 April 1986
Year introduced 1947 1987
Number produced 18000 units 470 units
Average unit price $100K $500K
Wing area 71.5 m² 26.8 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 15.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.0 m
Length 12.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 248 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 4,754 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,109 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 560 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 40 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Air Tractor AT-500?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.