An-2 Colt vs Be-200
The An-2 Colt and the Be-200 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beriev respectively. The Be-200 reaches 700 km/h — 2.7x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,100 km for the Be-200. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 7.5x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 19 for the Be-200. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $67M for the Be-200. The An-2 Colt first flew 51 years before the Be-200 (1947 vs 1998).
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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 | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 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 | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 31.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,500 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 442 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 56 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Be-200?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.