An-2 Colt vs ATR-72
The An-2 Colt and the ATR-72 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and ATR respectively. The ATR-72 reaches 565 km/h — 2.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,404 km for the ATR-72. The ATR-72 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 22,500 kg MTOW, the ATR-72 is 4.1x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,000 for the ATR-72. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $26M for the ATR-72. The An-2 Colt first flew 41 years before the ATR-72 (1947 vs 1988).
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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 | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,404 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 307 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a longer range at 1,404 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 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-72?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 42 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or ATR-72?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.