An-2 Colt vs ATR-42
The An-2 Colt and the ATR-42 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and ATR respectively. The ATR-42 reaches 556 km/h — 2.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,326 km for the ATR-42. The ATR-42 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 18,600 kg MTOW, the ATR-42 is 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 497 for the ATR-42. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $20M for the ATR-42. The An-2 Colt first flew 37 years before the ATR-42 (1947 vs 1984).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 16 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 54.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,326 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,790 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 298 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 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 ATR-42?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 38 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or ATR-42?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.