An-2 Colt vs BD-700 Global Express
The An-2 Colt and the BD-700 Global Express are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Bombardier respectively. The BD-700 Global Express reaches 950 km/h — 3.7x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 11,100 km for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 8.3x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 816 for the BD-700 Global Express. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $25M for the BD-700 Global Express. The An-2 Colt first flew 49 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1947 vs 1996).
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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 | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 692 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 52 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or BD-700 Global Express?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.