An-2 Colt vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
The An-2 Colt and the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beechcraft respectively. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner reaches 530 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,778 km for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 695 for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The An-2 Colt first flew 35 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1947 vs 1982).
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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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 3 September 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 695 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,778 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,765 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,733 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 955 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 37 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.